STILLWATER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Stillwater is one of the few cities in Minnesota on tap for a social district .

Now, city leaders are gauging the community’s appetite for an area where people can openly sip alcohol while strolling.

Stillwater social district?

The backstory:

This comes after the Minnesota Legislature approved the city to do so last year.

Anoka was the first city to operate a social district in the state.

Shakopee is the other city approved for a social district. According to the city’s website, it is planning to open for the first time later this year.

What they're saying:

Stillwater city staff presented the results of the community engagement survey to the mayor and city council on Wednesday. More than 400 people responded — roughly 50% were against the idea, an

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