ANOKA CO., Minn. (FOX 9) - Citing its success and minimal law enforcement issues, Anoka County officials have amended ordinances to allow its social district to remain open for the remainder of the year.

Anoka social district extended

What we know:

City officials say a defined area of downtown businesses and in Riverfront Park will be permitted to allow legal patrons to take beer, wine and cocktails outdoors without being in violation of any "open container" laws.

On Oct. 6, the Anoka County City Council voted in favor of allowing downtown businesses to be permitted to allow legal patrons to take beer, wine and cocktails outdoors into its defined areas of downtown and Riverfront Park without being in violation of any "open container" laws.

The district will be allowed to remain op

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