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Minn. Gov’t Shutdown Forces MillerCoors to Pull Beer off Shelves

Minn. Govt Shutdown Forces MillerCoors to Pull Beer off ShelvesMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s state government shutdown is causing a big problem for brewing giant MillerCoors.

The state has told MillerCoors it needs to pull its products from stores, bars and restaurants statewide because of a licensing problem caused by the shutdown.

Department of Public Safety spokesman Doug Neville said Wednesday that MillerCoors’ “brand label registrations” with the state have expired. The employees who process renewals were laid off when state government shut down July 1 in a budget dispute.

Neville says Chicago-based MillerCoors LLC has been told to come up with a plan for pulling its products in a few days.

MillerCoors officials didn’t immediately return messages from The Associated Press Wednesday, but told KSTP-TV they will fight the order.

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  • the_ancient
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 10:27pm

    WTF is Brand Label Registrations?

    And if the Government is Shut Down, Why is there someone there to enforce the, IMO unneeded, provision but not process the paper work for it?????

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 8:39pm

    Minnesotans, drive east to Wisconsin. Plenty of beer here. We make it here. Perhaps a road trip, to the Dells then Lambeau for a tour to see what a real classic NFL stadium looks like.

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  • My2
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 8:36pm

    I did have to wonder why during budget cuts, it is always the police the cut first but in the budget shutdown the state patrol is still out there writing tickets, however, you can’t buy a lottery ticket and I bet the state is losing more money from lost lottery sales than they are making from speeding tickets!

    GOVERNOR DAYTON STOP THIS STATE SHUTDOWN!!

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    • TheEmperorHasNoClothes
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 10:11pm

      As a Minnesotan, I couldn’t care less. They can stay shut down. There was a perfectly good budget given to Dayton, he chose not to use it. He was one of the worst senators in our history and now he will be one of the worst governors. His money is in South Dakota, so he doesn’t care. Spineless and corrupt, let see what unions get money once the government starts up again……

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  • dixiedog
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 8:34pm

    Screw ‘em. If the government is shut down than there is no government official(s) working to enforce the violation. The Department of Public safety should turn off the lights and go home until the government opens back up. So all of you folks in MN waiting to ride your bicycles with out a helmet…here’s your chance to have at it!

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  • DaytonConserve
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 8:30pm

    Best way for MillerCoors to deal with the immediate issue of pulling stock off the shelves is to encourage their faithful customers to immediately buy it.

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  • USAqh
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 7:56pm

    and the government there is open ENOUGH to enforce a ridiculous sitiuation? this is hilarious … what a bunch of bozos …

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  • anno Domini
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 7:28pm

    This doesn’t sound right to me. How long has this been going? Is someone going to tell me that this business did not know that they had to renew the license? Why did the take till the last minute?
    This is all done for adding pressure; I do not believe that this just popped up out of the blue.
    Beside that beer was already sold when they had the license, so I do not see a problem

    Just a thought.

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    • MNConservativeIndependent
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 10:13pm

      They did renew. They sent in a check early but it was for TOO MUCH money so the state of MN sent the check back to them. Our government at work….

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  • republapig
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 7:20pm

    For the same reason Obamao is threatening to hold back soc security checks from old people. When the govt doesn‘t get it’s way it tries to punish US!

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  • Sam Brown
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 7:08pm

    Here is your chance to be just like the Kenedys and start running booze. If government is shut down who will catch you? LOL

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  • PelositheGreat
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 7:08pm

    its all about dems finding ways to put pressure on. May I suggest a cold Lone Star?

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  • texasfarmer
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 6:41pm

    Now that’s really pushing it. Ban beer? Where are the union thugs going to get their lunch?
    The state will get it‘s money even if it’s a little late in coming. Penalize business because you can’t get your house in order.

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  • Beckster2
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 6:14pm

    If this is the value that MN gov employees bring to the community and state, then I say send them a 6 pack and tel them to enjoy it, their work is no longer needed.

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  • mom4times
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 6:01pm

    as easy as it is to run to the store to buy beer…..it’s also easy and fun to make your own…..not all that expensive either…..we started doing it for fun…..now it’s starting to save us some money

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  • mom4times
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:38pm

    Wow…..how stupid……i like my bud but I don‘t think it’s right that any private company should be forced to pull it‘s product from store shelves just because the government can’t straighten up…..SCREW THEM……better start buying up the beer quick

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  • Falcon05dad
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:22pm

    If MolsonCoors is legally licensed in Minnesota, Coors could be distributed through MolsonCoors, I would think. I’m just not sure if MillerCoors is the sole US entity and MolsonCoors is the sole Canadian entity. It might be a temporary workaround.

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  • TN
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:17pm

    Now something will get done!

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  • HeyMoxie
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:17pm

    Dear Government of Minnesota:

    You’re closed. Bite us.

    Love,
    Coors.

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    • Blackhawk1
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:23pm

      Ah, the Federal Government trying to ruin another Private Business. Maybe Department of Public Safety spokesman Doug Neville should let the Minnesota Governor decide if MillerCoors can keep their product on Minnesota shelves.

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  • truthiskey
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:03pm

    More government intrusion, even when their offices are suppose to be shut down. Go figure.

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    • Blackhawk1
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:25pm

      I wonder how all the unemployed State Government employees are getting paid their State Unemployment checks if they are all laid off? Kind of makes you wonder.

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    • MNConservativeIndependent
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:32pm

      We’re finding out that the MN government primarily issues pieces of paper which ALLOW businesses to do their business. What a joke!

      The “non-essential” employees that were laid off total 22,000. I‘m betting we’ll figure out that we don’t need them, but I don’t think the idiot libs will understand.

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  • amerbur
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 4:45pm

    Minnesota is crazy. Pull coors off the shelves and move your company out of the state. If they want to be anti business. Idaho will welcome Coors. Come one come all. If the stupid citizens of Minnesta want to shoot theirselves in the foot. Let them.

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    • frustratedwithgovt
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 5:29pm

      Or it could be a ploy to get a crappy beer off the shelves :) Now were is my Shiner Bock…

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    • republapig
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 7:17pm

      Fat Tire is better

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    • mrfred
      Posted on July 14, 2011 at 1:38am

      Who cares. Coors and Miller used to be pretty good beers a long time ago. Now they’re crap.

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  • patriotic grandmom
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 4:29pm

    Just goes to show how government is so corrupt. Obviously the only departments shut down are those who actually serve the citizens of the state. I know they shut down all the state parks for the 4th. Not sure why they needed to shut them down. Now they obviously have shut down the areas which provide licensing, but not the enforcement areas. Also, why would the Department of Public Safety spokesman still be working? That is obviously a vital postion!

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  • GENEPAGLIARI
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 4:02pm

    BUDWEISER is union.

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  • georgeisn6
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 3:59pm

    Liberals doing what liberals do best[ anarchy]

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  • vennoye
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 3:55pm

    Bet his Democratic citizens just LOVE this!!! tra la la :-)

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    • cessna152
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 4:03pm

      Wish it read: “all private companies to pull government items (regulations and wacky taxes) from their shelves.”

      “Let the free market take off again..”

      Problem solved!

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  • Psychosis
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 3:50pm

    they should tell the bureaucracy to go f themselves and continue providing their product.

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  • BeerSnob
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 3:49pm

    That‘s the best news I’ve heard all month :)

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    • BeerSnob
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 3:53pm

      … and why weren’t the people that told them to pull their product from the shelves laid off also?

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