Lawmakers eye new push against liquor ban

Published 9:55 am Thursday, March 6, 2014

ST. PAUL — A bipartisan pair of lawmakers is to unveil new plans to repeal a source of annoyance to many Minnesotans — the Sunday prohibition on liquor sales.

Sen. Roger Reinert of Duluth and Rep. Jenifer Loon of Eden Prairie are introducing a range of bills, from full repeal to more measured steps.

They say they see growing public support for lifting the ban, and that the proposals are intended as a starting point for lawmakers.

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