On Wed, 12 Nov 2008, Mike Miller wrote:
> Is what I need called a "colo" (colocation) center?

yes. alternatively, find a vps provider where you have root on a virtual 
server, and don't have to worry about the hardware that way.  ;)

> Whether it is called that or not, who should I go to in the twin cities 
> for this kind of service?

Pretty much every ISP in the area offers it. ipHouse, VISI, Time Warner 
Telecom, etc.