Wisconsin Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering Wisconsin

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

• IllinoisPermitted

  In Illinois, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — because the state retailer's license carries no product-class limit, but local rules still apply. A local liquor license from the municipal or county commissioner is also required, and Illinois permits local-option dry precincts and locally set hours.

  Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →

• IowaPermitted

  In Iowa, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — under a Class E license. Iowa is a control state at wholesale only: the state is the sole spirits wholesaler, but retail is private.

  Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

• MichiganPermitted

  In Michigan, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits.

  Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →

• MinnesotaConditional

  In Minnesota, groceries and convenience stores may sell only 3.2% beer — that is 3.2% alcohol by weight, roughly 4.0% alcohol by volume — and full-strength beer, wine and spirits require an exclusive liquor store. Repeal bills were live in the 2025–26 session, but none has become law.

  Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →