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Liquor license renewal delayed for Minneapolis nightclub where 9 were shot
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Kyle Brown , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
A Minneapolis City Council committee voted Tuesday to hold off on renewing the liquor license for Reign Event Center, where a mass shooting left nine people wounded Sunday morning. Police said they’re looking into whether the incident outside the Uptown nightclub was a drive-by shooting. No arres...
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Key takeaway Amy Lingo, the city’s manager for business licensing, said staff would need to complete a “deep-dive analysis” of 911 calls near Reign to determine how many of the issues were directly related to the business.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The delay in renewing Reign Event Center's liquor license raises questions about the city's approach to balancing business operations with public safety concerns. Council members' decision to scrutinize the nightclub's compliance with licensing requirements suggests a growing willingness to use licensing authority as a tool to address potential risks. This move is particularly notable in the context of Uptown, a vibrant and densely populated area where nightlife and residential spaces coexist. As the city grapples with the aftermath of the mass shooting, the upcoming August 4 meeting will be closely watched by community members and business owners alike. The committee's "deep-dive analysis" of 911 calls near Reign will likely be a key factor in determining the fate of the nightclub's liquor license, and may set a precedent for how the city evaluates and addresses safety concerns at other establishments.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Minneapolis City Council committee voted Tuesday to hold off on renewing the liquor license for Reign Event Center, where a mass shooting left nine people wounded Sunday morning. Police said they’re looking into whether the incident outside the Uptown nightclub was a drive-by shooting. No arres...
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