MLBA Hall of Fame Member Tom Platz Passes
The long time MLBA Member at Tom & Jerry’s Corner Bar in Sanborn Minnesota passed away on July 7th. Tom was a board member of MLBA and served as Vice…
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Former MLBA Board Member Brian O’Reilly Passes
Brian Richard O’Reilly, age 66, of Oakdale, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Brian was a liquor store owner at Rice Creek Liquor in Shoreview and an MLBA…
News From the Office of Cannabis Management
Advocates and community partners – Thank you for your continued commitment and thoughtful engagement in the adult-use cannabis industry in Minnesota. As you may have seen, the Governor signed Chapter 121 which…
Open Letter to Gov. Walz on Credit Card Junk Fees
May 16, 2024 Dear Governor Tim Walz, The Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) represents Minnesota’s small, family-owned liquor retailers, both on-sale (such as bars and restaurants) and off-sale (such as…
From MN DOLI: Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws when hiring teens for summer positions
As you hire teens for summer positions, it’s crucial to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws. Join us on May 21 for a free webinar about child labor laws…
Minneapolis New Rules for Tobacco Sales
As you are likely aware, the Minneapolis City Council passed an amendment to the Tobacco Ordinance. These changes will go into effect on May 4, 2024 with 4 areas of focus,…
Q2 – 2024 Issue of PROOF is Online!
The Q2 (April – June) 2024 issue of PROOF is Online: In this issue: Legislative Update MLBA Joins Coalition Opposing the “Bottle Bill” MLBA Member Off-Salers Testify at Senate Hearing…
Legislature to Address “5 Hour Rule” for Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption
From Minnpost 3/12/24: Proposed ‘gram shop’ rule would allow ‘crossfading’ THC, alcohol at Minnesota bars unless you’re impaired Bars and breweries had complained the “five-hour rule” that was part of…