Dannecker's Grocery & Liquors in Saint Paul licensed to operate under Mcm Inc
Money Moves Saint Paul, MN localState record confirms retail food handler license for the Randolph Avenue store
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Overview
Updated 1 hour agoSaint Paul's Dannecker's Grocery & Liquors, a corner store at 793 Randolph Avenue since 1912, appeared on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's list of licensed food retailers on August 29, 2026. The license is held by Mcm Inc, the company now operating the store under the Dannecker's name.
The record doesn't confirm the store has opened its doors, but it clears a regulatory hurdle for the century-old business to continue serving the West Side neighborhood. Local reviews suggest the store is under new management and "blooming," with expanded inventory and fresh organization.
Why it matters
If the store opens under Mcm Inc, Randolph Avenue residents keep a neighborhood liquor and grocery anchor that's been there since 1912.
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January 1912 August 2026
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Food handler retail license recorded for Mcm Inc
Latest LicensingMinnesota Department of Agriculture list shows Mcm Inc holding a retail food handler license for 793 Randolph Ave.
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Dannecker's Grocery & Liquors established
FoundingStore opens at 793 Randolph Ave, serving Saint Paul's West Side for over a century.
Historical Context
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Harvard Book Store change of ownership (2013)
The iconic Cambridge, Massachusetts bookstore, founded in 1932, was sold by the Hylton family to a new owner after 30 years. The store had been a literary landmark, and the sale raised concerns about its future.
The new owner kept the store open and preserved its character, continuing to serve the community.
It demonstrated how a beloved independent retailer can survive a change of ownership when the buyer is committed to the original mission.
Like Dannecker's, a long-established local institution continued under new management, showing that century-old businesses can outlast ownership transitions when the new operator respects the community's attachment.
