Figure Skating program uses picture of wrong Twin City

Posted January 24, 2016 6:00 am

The Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The event program for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Minnesota gained a bit attention on social media for all the wrong reasons after St. Paul's mayor noticed it features a photo of the other Twin City.

The program, which includes a welcome letter from St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, features a photo of the Stone Arch Bridge - a landmark in neighboring Minneapolis.

The mayor, who is used to the perception that St. Paul is the lesser of the Twin Cities, took it in stride. He tweeted a photo of the mix-up on Friday, writing, "Our plans to take over @cityminneapolis have been compromised."

The Star Tribune (http://strib.mn/1ZJkqt6 ) reports that U.S. Figure Skating spokeswoman Renee Felton says the mistake was an "honest and unfortunate one" that meant no disrespect to St. Paul.

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Information from: Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com

Gracie Gold performs in the women's free skate program of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Paul, Minn., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. Gold took first place in the event and won the women's championship. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt) The Associated Press

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