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As a Wisconsin to Minnesota transplant over 30 years ago, I am periodically reminded of how unique Wisconsin and its citizens really are when viewed from outside its borders.\u00a0 One of my law partners recently told me her Scottish husband was in Louisiana, and a local there, on hearing his accent, asked if he was from Wisconsin.
\nYesterday my mom and dad were eating lunch in the grocery store deli area in Wausau Wisconsin when a group of school kids arrived with their teachers.\u00a0 Obviously a field trip, the teachers ushered the kids toward the fruit section to explain the different fruits and vegetables.\u00a0 In the course of the discussion it was apparent that the kids were drifting off to look at the fresh donut section.\u00a0 After lunch, my mom went back to the car and was waiting for my dad to finish up shopping.\u00a0 She saw him laughing to himself when he was walking across the parking lot.\u00a0 When he got back to the car, she asked him what was so funny.\u00a0 He said the kids were now heading toward the cold beer display and wondered if the liquor store was part of the tour.\u00a0 My parents decided that the kids must go grocery shopping with their dad.
\nMinnesota may never quite become Wisconsin (thank goodness for that according to both states) but it recently took a baby step toward relaxing its liquor laws to allow Sunday sales.
\nEffective July 1, 2017 liquor stores in Minnesota may be open on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.\u00a0 While wholesalers cannot deliver alcohol to these stores on Sunday or order solicitation or merchandise, this will likely have little effect on the consumer.\u00a0 Liquor stores will still be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and after 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.\u00a0 No opening on Sundays before July 1 or you will get in big trouble (Uff da)!
\nLiquor stores may choose to not be open on Sundays.\u00a0 In addition local authorities may impose further restrictions on the sale of alcohol within its limits – including the hours of sale.\u00a0 The tip of the day – don\u2019t rely on stopping by the liquor store to pick up some Mogen David on your way to grandma\u2019s house for Easter dinner just yet.\u00a0 Your city may still have something to say about it.
\n 
\nScott Lepak<\/a> is a shareholder and practices in the municipal, labor and employment areas.\u00a0 In moving to Minnesota to attend law school in 1984, Scott was dismayed to discover that he needed to pre-plan buying beer as a gift to go to a friend\u2019s house that had the Packer game on tv.\u00a0 Bringing a bag of potato chips and a six pack of pop (soda) started Scott\u2019s reputation for frugality that unjustly continues over three decades later.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a Wisconsin to Minnesota transplant over 30 years ago, I am periodically reminded of how unique Wisconsin and its citizens really are when viewed from outside its borders.\u00a0 One of my law partners recently told me her Scottish husband was in Louisiana, and a local there, on hearing his accent, asked if he was from Wisconsin. Yesterday my mom and dad were eating lunch in the grocery store deli area in Wausau Wisconsin when a group of school kids arrived with their teachers.\u00a0 Obviously a field trip, the teachers ushered the kids toward the fruit section to explain the different fruits and vegetables.\u00a0 In the course of the discussion it was apparent that the kids were drifting off to look at the fresh donut section.\u00a0 After lunch, my mom went back to the car and was waiting for my dad to finish up shopping.\u00a0 She saw him laughing to himself when he was walking across the parking lot.\u00a0 When he got back to the car, she asked him what was so funny.\u00a0 He said the kids were now heading toward the cold beer display and wondered if the liquor store was part of the tour.\u00a0 My parents decided that the kids must go grocery shopping with their dad. 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