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Municipal Liquor Store

Isanti Municipal Liquor

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The City of Isanti's Municipal Liquor Store is located at 10 6th Ave SE (on the East side of Hwy 65, just South of Coborns).  Isanti Liquor, which is owned by the City of Isanti, operates in order to help offset general city expenses by using the liquor store’s profits.  Isanti Liquor provides $420,000 in net profits to the city each year, which helps to reduce taxes for residents and businesses.

We strive to offer the best selection, great prices, great service, and the best overall shopping experience in the area.  Shop our store online, place an order for delivery through DoorDash, or stop in and say hello.  We're looking forward to seeing you soon!

Staff at Isanti Liquor take the responsibility of controlling the sale of alcohol very seriously.  Staff have training on how to verify ID's, and to recognize signs of impairment.  Staff will not sell to people who do not have a Valid ID, or to people that are obviously intoxicated.  Staff will also refuse to sell to individuals that are part of a group when any individual in that group does not have a valid ID.  Please have your valid ID on you when shopping at Isanti Liquor.

Valid forms of ID include: a valid driver’s license, a valid state identification card from Canada (which includes a photograph and date of birth), a valid military I.D. issued by the U.S. Dept. of Defense, a valid passport, or a valid tribal I.D.

Special: Veterans Discount

Current and former military personnel can receive a 10% discount on non-sale items EVERY DAY.  If we don't ask, please mention that you're active duty or a veteran at the time of purchase and have your military ID ready.  We appreciate your service and are happy to offer all service members the Veterans Discount.

Special: Senior Citizen Tuesday

All customers at least 62 years old receive a 10% discount on non-sale items every Tuesday.  If we don't ask, please mention that you qualify for the Senior Citizen Discount and have your ID ready.  We appreciate your business and are happy to offer seniors this discount every Tuesday.

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Municipal Liquor Stores

  • In 2023, Minnesota's municipal liquor operations saw significant growth, with total net profits reaching $31.6 million, a 15.3% increase from 2022.
  • In 2023, the combined net profit of municipal liquor operations reached $31.6 million, a $4.2 million (15.3%) increase compared to 2022. Off-sale profits amounted to $26.9 million, up 13.9%, while on-sale profits totaled $4.7 million, rising 24%.
  • Over the past five years, net profits grew by 13.3% overall, with off-sale operations up 10.2% and on-sale establishments rising 34.3%.
  • In 2023, 31 cities reported net losses, one fewer than in 2022. Of these, 28 were in Greater Minnesota.
  • Minnesota’s municipal liquor operations reported a 28th consecutive year of record sales at $437.4 million, with sales ranging from $123,730 in Elmore to $22.7 million in Lakeville.
  • Operating expenses totaled $102.4 million, up $3.9 million (4%), over the amount reported in 2022.
  • Although 18 of the 176 cities with municipal liquor stores are in the Metro Area, they account for 33.1% of total sales and 26.1% of net profits. Metro sales averaged $3.8 million, compared to average sales of $1.7 million for Greater Minnesota.
  • Net transfers (transfers out minus transfers in) totaled $28.5 million, up 23.2% from 2022. Net transfers totaled $8.1 million among Metro Area establishments, compared to $20.4 million for Greater Minnesota establishments.
  • Due to net losses in at least two of the past three years, 14 cities must hold public hearings, with 10 of them that were also required to hold hearings in 2023.
  • Net profits generated from municipal liquor stores can be used to reduce property tax levies and purchase equipment, such as police cars, fire trucks or any other expenditures cities are authorized to make.

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Keith Lusk
Liquor Store Manager
Klusk@cityofisanti.us
763-444-5063








Hannah Brueland
Assistant Liquor Store Manager
Hbrueland@cityofisanti.us
763-444-5063