SF 4639 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Moorhead, Dilworth, and Detroit Lakes permission to issue a social district license

This bill allows the cities of Moorhead, Dilworth, and Detroit Lakes to issue special social district licenses that permit the consumption of alcohol in designated outdoor areas near licensed bars and restaurants. The legislation requires cities to establish clear boundaries, operating hours, and management plans for these districts while ensuring public safety and health standards are maintained. Key provisions mandate that alcoholic beverages consumed in social districts must be purchased from nearby licensed premises, served in non-glass containers with specific labeling, and disposed of before leaving the district unless returning to the place of purchase. The bill also includes protections for property owners who object to having their land included in a social district designation.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Mar 23, 2026
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Rob Kupec
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