State senators to talk Sunday liquor store sales in Minnesota

The Associated Press
February 25, 2013 at 3:50PM
Pat McGeary, manager of Benson Municipal Liquor Store, is trying to keep up with demand after a record sellout of 40 cases in the first week of Shakers' retail sales. He's now selling his second shipment. Above, McGeary rearranges the Shakers' display after a run on the vodka one recent afternoon. GENERAL INFORMATION: 3/3/03- Farmers in Benson, MN have teamed up with New York distributors to produce an ultra-premium vodka from wheat in an ethanol plant in Benson. it just hit the shelves in the l
Minnesota is one of 12 states that still outlaw Sunday liquor sales. All of Minnesota's neighboring states allow it. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota senators are returning to a familiar topic: whether to permit Sunday liquor store sales.

The Senate Commerce Committee was expected Monday to discuss the measure, but wasn't planning to take a vote. Sen. Roger Reinert, a Duluth Democrat, introduced the bill earlier this month. The committee will also discuss a host of other alcohol-related bills.

Sunday liquor store sales come up every year at the Capitol, but have found little success. Reinert tried the same bill in 2011, but it stalled after passing one committee.

Minnesota is one of 12 states that still outlaw Sunday liquor sales. All of Minnesota's neighboring states allow it.

Reinert's bill would also allow liquor stores to open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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