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Rural Minnesotans head back to taverns as municipal liquor sales set a record

Minnesotans are bellying up to the bar again, as the easing of the pandemic has unleashed a flood of patrons who are drinking at municipally owned taverns, especially in rural areas.

For the 26th straight year, sales at Minnesota's municipally owned bars and liquor stores set a record, according to an annual report released Thursday by State Auditor Julie Blaha.

The state's 212 munis rang up sales of $423.5 million in 2021, a 3.2% increase over 2020.

https://www.startribune.com/rural-minnesotans-head-back-to-taverns-as-municipal-liquor-sales-set-a-new-record/600236243/

 

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