Minneapolis hotel buzzing with 120,000 new guests

The W Hotel in the Foshay Tower has installed two rooftop beehives -- each home to about 60,000 bees. KSTP reports the honey will be used to make signature bonbons for guests.

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Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jul 10, 2012

The W Hotel in the Foshay Tower has installed two rooftop beehives -- each home to about 60,000 honeybees. KSTP reports the honey will be used to make signature bonbons for guests.

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