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Commission approves NDSF special-event permits after rejecting wristband amendment

Ward County Commission · June 16, 2026
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Summary

Ward County granted eight special-event permits for M&S Concessions at the North Dakota State Fair; an amendment to require wristbands at point-of-sale for alcohol sales failed 1–4, and the original permit approvals passed.

Eight special-event permits for the North Dakota State Fair (NDSF) were presented and M&S Concessions representative Nicki Fix attended to answer questions. Commissioner Schuler moved to amend the approval to require wristbands at point-of-sale for alcohol sales; the amendment failed on a roll call with Commissioner Schuler voting yes and Commissioners Rostad, Merritt, Olson and Chairman Fjeldahl voting no.

After the amendment failed, the commission voted on the original motion to approve the eight permits; the roll call shows the motion passed. The minutes record discussion about wristband procedures but no public comment on the permits during the meeting.