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One state senator thinks his proposal to
end the ban on Sunday liquor sales might have a chance this year.


      Sen. Roger Reinert of Duluth says the extra tax revenue from
liquor sales can help with a projected $6.4 billion shortfall in
the 2012-2013 state budget.


      Minnesota is one of 14 states that ban retail liquor sales on
Sundays. Its border states, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas, all
sell liquor on Sundays. The DFL senator says that puts Minnesota at
an economic disadvantage, particularly in border communities.


      The Duluth News Tribune says the Distilled Spirits Council of
the United States estimates Sunday liquor sales could generate
about $10.6 million into tax revenue annually. DFL Rep. Phyllis
Kahn, of Minneapolis, has introduced a companion bill.
      

One state senator thinks his proposal to
end the ban on Sunday liquor sales might have a chance this year.


State senator revives proposal to sell liquor on Sundays

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