Everything we've been saying was vindicated by that report. A lack of competition raises prices. I don't know how much more evidence the Legislature needs.

We have to find a way to turn that around. We keep saying it's early in the season. It's going to be too late. We have to turn it around.

The report confirms that Minnesota's approach to liquor regulation is outdated and unfairly benefits liquor wholesalers and retailers at the expense of consumers. Unlike the liquor cartel, the grocery industry thrives because we operate in a competitive environment that focuses primarily on customer needs. This report will provide a strong foundation for adopting a more consumer-friendly approach to alcohol sales in Minnesota, such as Wine With Dinner.

The auditor's report shows Minnesota's system of liquor laws is broken.

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Even anti-choice Justices Antonin Scalia and William Rehnquist respect precedent, but that hasn't stopped them from explicitly saying they want to overturn Roe v. Wade .