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Nearly 40 Years Later, Minneapolis Repeals Bathhouse Ban
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· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The council's decision was made with a 9-2 vote.
The Minneapolis City Council has voted to repeal a ban on adult bathhouses that has been in place for nearly 40 years. The ban originated during the early days of the AIDS crisis. The council's decision was made with a 9-2 vote.
Further details about the repeal and its background are available from local news sources, including MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune. The last bathhouse in Minneapolis closed in 1988, amid the height of the AIDS crisis. The repeal of the ban marks a change in the city's policy, although additional information about the implications of this decision can be found through local news outlets.
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Category: rights Published: June 26, 2026 Source: them. Reading time: 1 min
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