SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Shakopee City Council approved the framework for its new social districts , a designated area in the city where people can buy and drink alcohol in public.

Shakopee social districts

What we know:

City council members approved the management plan for the social districts during a meeting on Wednesday evening. According to the city website, officials expect to implement the first social district period starting in September and will close on Oct. 31. There will be "additional holiday hours" running the weekend of Dec. 5.

The backstory:

In 2022, Anoka became the first Minnesota district to test out the social district concept, allowing people to stroll around the city while openly consuming alcohol.

Last year, the Minnesota Legislature allowed for two

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