St Paul Saloon liquor license penalty
Summary
A November 2025 shooting inside the bar on Hudson Road led the council to impose a $500 fine and stricter camera, security and ID-scanning conditions, 7-0, after the owner contested the cost of the new requirements.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $500 fine plus roughly $4,500 for an ID scanner the owner said he cannot easily afford.
Neighbors and patrons near the saloon get stronger security requirements.
The small business owner faces compliance costs he says he cannot readily absorb.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — August 19, 2026
The council directed city inspectors to impose a $500 penalty and amended license conditions on the Rice Street blues bar after adverse findings.
City Council — May 13, 2026
A November 2025 shooting inside the bar on Hudson Road led the council to impose a $500 fine and stricter camera, security and ID-scanning conditions, 7-0, after the owner contested the cost of the new requirements.
City Council — March 25, 2026
The council adopted the administrative law judge's findings and imposed the presumptive penalty plus hearing costs on White Bear Tobacco at 1662 White Bear Avenue North.
City Council — January 14, 2026
The Council directed Safety and Inspections to proceed with a 10-day license suspension against Club Milton at 334 Milton Street North.
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