Entertainment and recreation

Many businesses need a license from the city. We explain what entertainment and recreation businesses must do.

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Amusement

You need a license to operate a business with amusement devices.

Billiards

Billiard halls must have a license from the City.

Dance

Dance halls and dancing school businesses must have a license from the City.

Extended hours of operation

You need a license if you want to open early or stay open later than allowable hours.

Place of entertainment

We share information about offering live entertainment.

Pools

We explain requirements for public pools in Minneapolis.

Rental hall

Rental halls must have license to operate in the city.

Shooting gallery

The City requires shooting galleries or ranges to have a license.

Theater

Theaters need a license to operate in the city.
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Special and temporary events

The City has rules for businesses that hold a special or temporary event.
See event rules

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Business Licenses

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building 
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Minneapolis Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415