MMBA | Position Paper Position of Minnesota Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Against Allowing Grocery Stores To Sell Wine August 14, 2000 Mr. Paul Kaspszak Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association P.O. Box 32966 Minneapolis, MN 55432 Dear Paul: At the meeting recently held, I expressed the opposition of the wine and spirits wholesalers to any legislation permitting the sale of wine in grocery/food stores. I understand you have asked that I restate our position in writing. Therefore, please know that Johnson Brothers Wholesale Liquor Company, Ed Phillips & Sons, Quality Wine & Spirits, Griggs, Cooper & Company, Bellboy Corporation and Sunny Hill have all authorized me to reaffirm that they are opposed to the sale of wine in grocery/food stores. It is fully their intention to vigorously resist any legislation that would permit the sale of wine in grocery/food stores. Should you have any other questions, please call me. Sincerely, Samuel L. Kaplan Kaplan, Strangis and Kaplan, P.A.