The first community in Minnesota to create a social district – allowing people to drink freely outdoors – is still sifting through ways to ensure safety, while keeping the drinks flowing. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.
ANOKA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Anoka’s social district is heading into its fourth year, but questions remain about how rules are enforced and what it means for local businesses.
Social district rules and concerns about enforcement
What we know:
The social district lets people buy alcoholic drinks from participating businesses and enjoy them in certain public spaces downtown from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., but only in special designated cups…