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Two county-licensed establishments failed compliance checks; public hearing required at renewal

Minnehaha County Commission · March 1, 2026
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Summary

A county briefing reported 63 compliance checks with eight failures; two county-licensed establishments failed and will face a public hearing at renewal, and the state will impose monetary penalties.

Finance and Budget Officer Susan Beaman briefed the commission that the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office conducted compliance checks of 63 alcohol beverage licensees in November 2021 and found eight failures. Two failing businesses — Monarch Steak House Inc. d/b/a The Monarch Lounge and Safari Bar and Grill d/b/a Safari Bar and Grill — hold Minnehaha County licenses.

Beaman said the failing county licensees will be required to have a public hearing at their next renewal, and that the South Dakota Department of Revenue will impose monetary penalties. The minutes do not record further details about the specific violations or penalty amounts.

Commissioners did not record additional action at the Nov. 23 meeting; the matter is expected to appear during license renewal proceedings as described.