Brett Johnson to Open General Sports Bar at Minneapolis' 50th and France This August

As the traditional regional sports network model collapses and local teams shift to streaming-only broadcasts, sports bars face significant operational and legal hurdles to maintain coverage for patrons. Many commercial venues, including Minneapolis establishments like Dexter's and The Rabbit Hole, are struggling to navigate the transition from cable-based delivery to streaming platforms like Prime and Peacock. Because typical commercial cable packages from providers like Comcast often lack integrated streaming solutions, operators are forced to pay for expensive, specialized add-ons like Everpass, which can cost venues roughly $11,000 annually.