Hey, Jeff,
Yes, it looks like there's a much stronger chance of Sunday sales becoming reality here in Minnesota. The governor doesn't seemed to be thrilled about it -- he's one of us -- but also not going to block it.
Sunday liquor sales off to a fast start at Capitol | Minnesota Public Radio News
On a personal note, I was thrilled to read your thread. You've come a long way. Keep up the great work and the winning attitude!
In some ways, I am in the same place as you. It matters not to me whether booze is for sale on Sundays or not. I do know that back in the bad old days, I'd have been a reliable customer. Sigh.
And yet I'm bugged by how this all seems fated to play out. In past years, the reasons given for and against Sunday sales have been varied. Lots of talk about business desires, the stance of border communities, renegotiation of labor contracts when Sunday work is required (e.g., trucking) and the looming concern among liquor store owners that Sunday sales would be the slippery slope to sales in groceries, gas stations, etc. No discussion about the effect on public health, including public safety.
Frustrating. I'm a native of Wisconsin so, like Scott, am well aware how the loose statutes governing alcohol have had a long-term impact on the state. The tavern league and other elements of the liquor lobby have been called one of the "four horsemen of the apocalypse" at the state Capitol. That's why it took a long time for the 4th DWI conviction to be considered felony. That's Wisconsin.
Some interesting reading for any policy fans ...
https://law.wisc.edu/wapp/ http://archive.jsonline.com/news/opi...302033391.html