MLBA Member Appreciation & Awards Dinner is Sunday, October 27th
At Turtle’s 1890 Social Center in historic downtown Shakopee! Tentative Schedule for Sunday October 27th (At Turtle’s 1890 Social Center, 112 S. Lewis St. in Shakopee) 4:00 PM – 6:00…
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Minnesota Moves to Block CBD Beverage Sales
As CBD’s are increasing in popularity, MN still has restrictions for off premise sale and distribution. Please read the article below and the MLBA will keep you updated as these…
Amazon Investigated in CA for Liquor Law Violations
Amazon is under investigation in CA for bending existing laws that require stores that deliver to be based out a brick and mortar and be open for at least half…
Reality Check: Sunday Off-Sale Has NOT Increased Tax Revenue
On WCCO Channel 4’s Reality Check with Pat Kessler on August 14, 2019, he points out that after 2 years of Sunday Off-Sale, tax revenues have not increased nearly what the supporters…
St. Paul Adds Increased Enforcement for Labor Violations
With increased labor regulations in the city like increased minimum wage with no tip credit and sick and safe time laws, the St. Paul City Council passed an ordinance August…
Industry ‘Giant’ William (Billy) Lynch Passes
This morning, August 13th, a giant in the Minnesota licensed beverage industry, William J. Lynch (known to all as Billy) passed away quietly surrounded by family in St. Paul, he…
August 8: New Wage Theft Ordinance Approved in Minneapolis
This morning the Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously and approved a new wage theft ordinance. It has additional requirements for employers and new penalties for violations, which are in addition…
Mpls Wage-theft Ordinance Essentially Duplicates State Law
From MinnPost, August 8, 2019 The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that establishes the city’s own set of rules to crack down on wage theft and force employers…