Politics & Government

Poll: Should Richfield Be in the Liquor Business?

Richfield Patch wants to know what readers think about the city's municipal liquor model.

Richfield has had a municipal liquor system since early 1943, when the population was somewhere around 3,000 or 4,000 people, by Richfield City Manager 's estimates.

Minnesota State Statute states that a city with the municipal liquor model is the only business allowed to sell intoxicating, off-sale liquors. Thus, preventing other privately owned businesses from setting up shop.

However, while the system doesn't allow for other liquor stores to come in, Richfield uses its liquor sales for the parks and recreation services in the city. In addition, the city sees it as a win to be able to control off-sale intoxicating liquor sales within the city.

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So, does a municipal liquor store model limit competition? Is it a good idea for the city to be in the liquor business? Is the system fine just the way it is? Take our poll below and share your insights in the comments section.


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