By PAMELA JANSSON
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission voted Monday evening to approve the establishment of a social district that will encompass much of the downtown area.
According to a written plan from the Downtown Ironwood Development Authority, a social district exists “wherein two or more contiguous licensed establishments can sell alcoholic beverages in special cups to be taken into a designated commons area for consumption.”
“It’s really an economic development tool, trying to get more establishments to open up,” said community development director Tom B...