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Board approves Godfrey’s off‑sale liquor license for Backus store
Summary
After a brief public hearing with no comments, the Cass County Board unanimously approved an Off‑Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Credence Holdings Corporation, d/b/a Godfrey’s, located at 822 MN‑371 NW in Backus.
The Cass County Board approved an Off‑Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Credence Holdings Corporation, doing business as Godfrey’s (822 MN 371 NW, Backus) during its May 5, 2026 meeting following a required public hearing.
Auditor‑Treasurer Lisa Shadick said the hearing was opened and closed (10:12–10:13 AM) and that no public comments were received after the notice published in the April 21, 2026 Pinecone Citizen Press. Commissioner Neal Gaalswyk moved to approve the license; the Board voted unanimously to grant the license. The license was approved under Minnesota Statute 340A.405, subd. (d), which requires a public hearing before issuing a new off‑sale intoxicating liquor license.
