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Fargo liquor control panel approves multiple licenses, debates rules for salon alcohol service
Summary
The Fargo Liquor Control panel approved a wine-only license for a nail salon, a beer-and-wine license for a downtown cafe and two location transfers including Teddy’s, while commissioners pressed staff for clearer rules and inspections for so-called non-traditional licensees such as hair and nail salons.
The Fargo Liquor Control panel approved several liquor licenses and location transfers on Wednesday and spent notable time weighing whether the city needs clearer rules for “non-traditional” licensees such as nail salons and barber shops.
At the start of the agenda the panel approved the minutes of the Feb. 18, 2026 meeting and then moved through liquor applications. Angie Bear told the panel that Sunrose Nails and Despa Inc., at 4101 13th Avenue South, is seeking a class W license that permits wine only; background checks raised no concerns. "They all have to go through the server training," Bear said, adding the businesses must pass fire and other inspections before opening.
One commissioner who identified no name on the record said he was concerned about a growing trend of salons and barber shops serving alcohol without clear local rules. "I don't think the city has a clear path for these type of licenses… Let's call them non-traditional licenses. And there needs…
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