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Dannecker's Grocery & Liquors in Saint Paul licensed to operate under Mcm Inc

Dannecker's Grocery & Liquors in Saint Paul licensed to operate under Mcm Inc

Money Moves Saint Paul, MN local

State record confirms retail food handler license for the Randolph Avenue store

6 days ago: Food handler retail license recorded for Mcm Inc

Overview

Updated 1 hour ago

Saint 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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Active food handler retail license
Minnesota Department of Agriculture license on record for Mcm Inc at this address.

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Organizations Involved

Timeline

January 1912 August 2026

2 events Latest: 6 days ago
  1. Food handler retail license recorded for Mcm Inc

    Latest Licensing

    Minnesota Department of Agriculture list shows Mcm Inc holding a retail food handler license for 793 Randolph Ave.

  2. Dannecker's Grocery & Liquors established

    Founding

    Store opens at 793 Randolph Ave, serving Saint Paul's West Side for over a century.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

2013

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.

Then

The new owner kept the store open and preserved its character, continuing to serve the community.

Now

It demonstrated how a beloved independent retailer can survive a change of ownership when the buyer is committed to the original mission.

Why this matters now

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.

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