During the evening hours of Saturday, July 28, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) conducted alcohol inspections in Red Willow County.

This project was supported in whole or part by Grant # 93.959 under the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region II Human Services, and the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health.

In total, 14 businesses were checked. Four businesses sold alcohol to a minor, for a non-compliance rate of 29%. Three businesses that sold to the minor did not check the minor’s ID.

The businesses which failed the inspections were:

Rocket Inn – Indianola (did not check ID, sold to minor)

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – McCook (did not check ID, sold to minor)

Fuller’s Family Restaurant & Lounge – McCook (did not check ID, sold to minor)

Loop Brewing Company – McCook (checked ID, sold to minor)

The businesses included golf courses, hotels, convenience stores, restaurants, and bars. NSP conducts these inspections in an effort to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors.

Businesses which fail the inspections are referred to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Clerks who sell alcohol to a minor are cited for procuring alcohol for a minor.

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