Posts Tagged ‘Government’
Liquor store weirdness gets weirder
Props to the Star Tribune’s MPLS. blog for doing some digging and coming up with two interesting maps, one showing the few remaining spots in Minneapolis where a liquor store could legally open, and the other the City’s official master map showing eligible off sale sites and all the relevant details like zoning, buffers from [...]
How to keep a storefront empty
The Star Tribune has (finally) caught on to the curious story of Dan Kerkinni, whose attempts to open a craft beer-oriented liquor store in Uptown has highlighted the complex and restrictive regulatory regime controlling liquor stores in Minneapolis. As you likely know by now, Kerkinni was first Bock-blocked by the City Council, with Council Member [...]
Potential bus improvements to Hennepin or Lake St?
Metro Transit is exploring the possibility of improving bus service on core City routes, including Hennepin and Lake, through a combination of changes. But first, a study to figure that out.
Booze buffers revisited
A proposed liquor store as part of the Kowalski’s market at 24th & Hennepin will be welcome news to amateur sommeliers in the neighborhood. Assuming Kowaksi’s receives its necessary permits to open the bottle shop (and there is little reason why they shouldn’t), the new store would create another 2,000 foot “no go” zone for other [...]
Outdoor patio ordinance moves on to full city council
The Regulatory, Energy, and Environment Committee of the Minneapolis City Council voted to send the proposed outdoor patio ordinance changes to the full City Council with no recommendation.
More on outdoor patio ordinance
Uptown restaurateurs met with Council Member Tuthill and Minneapolis Licensing to discuss the proposed outdoor patio ordinance that would change how outdoor areas operate. OurUptown examines the meeting and provides some additional insight.
Two ordinances may impact alcohol in Uptown
The Southwest Journal reports that Council Member Meg Tuthill proposed two new ordinances designed to further regulate alcohol sales and the behavior of those drinking in areas outside of Downtown, like Uptown.



