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Minneapolis council votes to lift 38-year ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The council's vote was 9-2 in favor of approving ordinances related to adult establishments.
The Minneapolis City Council has voted to lift a ban that has been in place for nearly four decades. This decision comes just before the Twin Cities Pride event. The council's vote was 9-2 in favor of approving ordinances related to adult establishments.
Two ordinances were approved, one for licensing adult bathhouses and another for sex venues. Further details about the ordinances and the lifting of the ban are available from the Minneapolis City Council and local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: government Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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