South Dakota Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering South Dakota

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

• 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 →

• 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 →

• MontanaPermitted

  In Montana, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and table wine under 16% alcohol by volume — hard cider is capped at 8.5% alcohol by volume — while spirits come from state-contracted agency liquor stores. The store must carry at least $3,000 in retail inventory, and sales must be in original packaging.

  Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: revenue.mt.gov · Full Montana rule →

• NebraskaPermitted

  In Nebraska, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — with Sunday spirits sales starting at noon.

  Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →

• North DakotaPermitted

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

  Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →

• WyomingPermitted

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

  Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →