North Branch Liquors opened as a municipal liquor store in North Branch in 1948.  The city established the liquor store as a revenue-producing department.  Today, the purpose of municipal liquor stores is to "Promote moderation and control in the sale and use of alcohol beverages - while simultaneously generating income for the community."

click here for full story ... "North Branch Liquor offers events and variety  Profits help relieve resident tax burden."  (Aug 27, 2008, ECM Post Review, North Branch)