Liquor stores

In a state known for its craft breweries, the fight over grocery store alcohol sales is still alive—and it’s raising eyebrows.

Imagine walking into a store with over 8,000 wines and 3,000 spirits. That’s what’s happening in Minnesota’s 11 locations of the major liquor destination.

Picture this: the sun is shining, and all you want is a cold drink from your local grocery. But in Minnesota, that’s still a no-go for wine and regular beer.

Municipal liquor stores have been around in Minnesota for nearly 100 years. And we now know just which stores are the most popular in the entire state.