The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent,…

MN Legislature Passes Covid-19 Relief Package In an unprecedented (and potentially unconstitutional) move, the Minnesota Legislature passed a $330.6 Million Bill on Thursday to further address the impact of the COVID-19…

3/25/2020: 3:30pm Dear MLBA members: Moments ago, Minnesota Governor Walz announced a new “Stay at home” Emergency Executive Order: “Stay at home” will start this Friday at midnight and last…

**Updated Letter Sent 4/3/2020** April 3, 2020 Governor Tim Walz 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite 130 St. Paul, MN 55155 RE:   MLBA supports temporary, safe,…

3/23/20 Dear Members: This weekend, the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz urging him to approve “take out liquor” for bars and restaurants. Essentially, we…

3/21/2020 MLBA Members: Today the MLBA sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz urging him to approve “take out liquor” for bars and restaurants. Essentially, we believe on-sale establishments currently…

Dear MLBA Members, We are using this page to include releases from MN Department of Economic Development, U.S Small Business Administration,  MN Department of Commerce and other agencies as information…

3/20/2020 MLBA members: This is a letter that was collaboratively sent to Governor Walz’s office today. It’s intent was to let the Governor know that the industry stands together and…