Legislative Activity Returning to a Semblance of Normal

Minnesota Report With the number of associations and organizations ascending to the legislature this week, offered a feeling of things getting back to an aspect of “normal.” This is a reflection of institutional changes, mainly the House opening its doors in the State...

Be Careful What You Wish For

In 2010, the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) actively encouraged its members to support Republican candidates for legislative office. They along with other groups looked forward to new legislative majorities. The problem is their industry is completely...

2011 A Year of Challenges for the Liquor Industry

Last week, we read about the want for Surly Brewing Company to build a brewing facility and create a destination place for people to sample their wares. The week before the issue of liquor store sales on Sunday, which coincided with the Super Bowl gained some...

Naming Names

The Star Tribune tried to ferret out the names meant by Rep Greg Davids (R–31B, Preston) condemnation after the shelving of the Wine in Grocery Stores bill but failed. We, on the other hand, have learned the finger was pointed directly at former Representative and now...