Seville Club Suddenly Closes, Sex World Artifacts Hit Auction Block

Plus parking drama, campus newspapers, and helping detained neighbors in today's Flyover news roundup.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:54pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a neon sign in the shape of a stylized adult toy, repeated in a tight grid pattern against a vibrant, unnatural color background, conceptually representing the changing nature of the adult entertainment industry in Minneapolis.The sudden closure of a longtime Minneapolis strip club and the auctioning of a defunct adult store's inventory reflect the evolving landscape of the local adult entertainment industry.Minneapolis Today

The Seville, a long-running Minneapolis strip club, has closed suddenly, leaving dancers and staff members out of work. Meanwhile, the vast collection of items from the recently closed Sex World adult store has hit the auction block, with a wide range of merchandise up for grabs. The story also covers parking disputes in Hastings, the state of campus newspapers, and how Texas-based immigrant advocates have stepped in to help Minnesotans locate detained loved ones.

Why it matters

The sudden closure of the Seville strip club and the auctioning off of Sex World's inventory highlight the changing landscape of the adult entertainment industry in Minneapolis. The parking disputes in Hastings and the challenges facing campus newspapers provide insight into local community issues and the evolving media landscape. The story of Texas-based advocates assisting Minnesotans with detained loved ones showcases the broader impact of immigration policies and the importance of community support networks.

The details

The Seville, a longtime Minneapolis strip club, closed suddenly this week, leaving dancers and staff members without jobs. The club's homepage now reads "TEMPORARILY CLOSED." The Seville is owned by Texas-based RCI Hospitality, which last year had several top executives indicted in a "major, multimillion dollar criminal tax fraud and bribery scheme." Meanwhile, the vast collection of items from the recently closed Sex World adult store has hit the auction block, with a wide range of merchandise up for grabs, including "slutty cows, vintage pinup signage, Sex World-branded garbage cans, stoner stuff, cleaning equipment that should maybe just be retired, and lots of non-sexy office furnishings." Sex World closed last June after a 22-year run as the city's most prominent adult toy store.

  • The Seville club closed suddenly on March 30, 2026, leaving staff and dancers with little notice.
  • Sex World closed in June 2025 after a 22-year run as Minneapolis' prominent adult toy store.

The players

RCI Hospitality

A Texas-based company that owns the Seville strip club, as well as nearby adult venues Downtown Cabaret and Rick's Cabaret. Last year, several of the company's top executives were indicted in a "major, multimillion dollar criminal tax fraud and bribery scheme."

Jay Limbacher

A former employee of Sex World who said the store had been "struggling to maintain stock and keep customers coming back" in the months leading up to its closure.

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What they’re saying

“In recent months, it has been observed that Sex World has been struggling to maintain stock and keep customers coming back. So for those who have been regulars at the shop for late night cigarettes or sex-focused fun, it has been clear the end was coming sooner rather than later.”

— Jay Limbacher, Former Sex World employee

What’s next

Representatives for RCI Hospitality, the parent company of the Seville strip club, have not responded to requests for comment on the sudden closure. It remains unclear if the club will reopen in the future or if the closure is permanent.

The takeaway

The sudden closure of the Seville strip club and the auctioning off of Sex World's inventory highlight the ongoing changes and challenges facing the adult entertainment industry in Minneapolis. These stories also reflect broader trends, such as the impact of corporate scandals and the evolving consumer preferences that are reshaping the local business landscape.