1 reason to raise a pint to go

One of the Twin Cities' most beloved British pubs was represented in Washington as King Charles III gave a rare address to Congress yesterday.

The big picture: The speech was part of the royal couple's first U.S. state visit as monarchs, timed to America's 250th.

The #LocalAngle: Shane Higgins, general manager at Brit's Pub in Minneapolis, was U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's guest of honor at the joint address.

What they're saying: "At Brit's, we've always tried to bring a bit of British spirit to Minneapolis, and it's incredible to see that connection celebrated on such a historic stage," Higgins, a dual citizen who was raised north of Manchester, said in a statement.