by: Kyara Brown

Posted: May 29, 2024 / 09:43 PM CDT

Updated: May 29, 2024 / 09:43 PM CDT

SAWYER, ND (KXNET) — A local bar is getting its liquor license back after it was suspended for having 17 minors inside.

The Whiskey Bandits Bar’s new license received approval from the Sawyer City Council members during a special meeting on Wednesday, however, it came with certain conditions.

The bar’s previous owner, Cynthia Ellis, admitted her guilt recently in allowing underage individuals into her liquor establishment. The Sheriff’s Department stated that the violation took place in March and involved a total of 17 minors present at the bar, with 15 of them consuming alcohol.

Subsequent to the incident, the bar’s liquor license was suspended and the establishment has remained closed until now.

The liquor license and LLC have now been transferred into the names of Ellis’ daughter and her husband, who were given the go-ahead for a new license on Wednesday. In accordance with city ordinance, Ellis is no longer permitted to have a liquor license in her name, however, she maintains ownership of the bar building itself.

Ellis confesses that she depended on a newly recruited bar worker to inspect ID’s that evening, which the employee neglected to do, leading to minors obtaining access with fake ID’s.

Looking ahead, their strategy will be to implement the use of an ID card scanner and to carry out a rigorous check on every individual at the entrance. Ellis holds the view that under-age drinking is a rampant problem that urgently warrants attention.

In spite of this occurrence, she expresses relief that no one was injured then and is eager to proceed onwards.

“I am aware of several measures we are going to enforce to ensure such an event never replays,” stated Ellis. “I am relieved that my bar is commencing operations again. My husband and daughter have stepped in, they are being considered on the liquor license. I am still present at the building and ready to generate fun times again. I am buoyant about the future, eager to resume operations.”

According to Ellis, the Whiskey Bandits bar is expected to reopen sometime in June.

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