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State Shutdown May Cause Some Bars & Liquor Stores To Run Out Of Liquor
July 12, 2011 An area you may not have thought would be impacted by the state shutdown is alcohol sales, but that is becoming a reality for hundreds of businesses across Minnesota. Also taking a hit in the near future are cigarette sales because as certain vendors run out, they currently cannot get more to sell. Not getting the taxes from alcohol and tobacco sales could cost the state millions of dollars. Governor Mark Dayton could use his executive power to solve this problem until the state shutdown is over, but will he?