The new Sunday liquor sales law, signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton just five days ago on March 7, won’t go into effect until July 2. But that hasn’t deterred one Minneapolis retailer from opening for Sunday liquor sales four months early. Surdyk’s Liquor & Cheese Shop surprised its online followers with an email announcement that the family-owned … [ Read more]
House to vote on Sunday liquor sales today
The Minnesota House of Representatives will consider the addition of a Sunday liquor sales amendment to a bill that will be voted on this afternoon. The amendment would allow individual municipalities to authorize Sunday liquor sales. Rep. Jennifer Loon, R-48B introduced the amendment to HF 3699. It reads, in part, “a municipality may authorize off-sale licensees or a municipal … [ Read more]
Minnesota House Defeats Sunday Sales Amendments, Approves Sunday Growler Sales
Two amendments to the omnibus liquor bill aimed at repealing Minnesota’s ban on Sunday alcohol sales failed to pass the Minnesota House this afternoon, though the House did follow the Senate in approving Sunday growler sales when it passed the omnibus bill 127-4. The bill now heads to Gov. Mark Dayton for approval, which he is expected … [ Read more]
Sunday Liquor Sales Fails to Pass Minnesota Senate; Growler Sales Approved
The Minnesota Senate today passed the omnibus liquor bill, which includes the sale of growlers from breweries and brewpubs on Sundays, but an amendment aimed at allowing Sunday off-sale liquor sales from retail locations failed to pass by a vote of 28 to 35, according to a joint press release from the Minnesota Licensed Beverage … [ Read more]
LIVE: Sunday Liquor Sales Public Hearing
Two bills aimed at repealing Minnesota’s ban on Sunday liquor sales will get an “informational” public hearing before the House Commerce Committee on Wednesday. The “informational” designation means no votes will be taken. One bill (HF 231) is a blanket repeal that would allow Sunday liquor sales statewide, while the other (HF 1239) would leave … [ Read more]
MN Beer Activists St. Patrick’s Day Rally for Sunday Beer Sales
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day AND get politically involved in the craft beer scene on March 17th at 7pm. We’re not saying you should ditch the green beer or kissing everyone 1% Irish or more, we’re saying you should bring that to First Avenue and join the consumer rights advocacy group MN Beer Activists Rally for Sunday liquor … [ Read more]