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

Overview

Updated Sep 4

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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Key Indicators

Active food handler retail license

Minnesota Department of Agriculture license on record for Mcm Inc at this address.

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Organizations Involved

Mcm Inc Dba Danneckers Grocery & Liquors

Corporation

License holder for the store at 793 Randolph Ave

Company holding the food handler retail license for the store at 793 Randolph Ave.

Timeline

January 1912 August 2026

2 events Latest: August 29th, 2026 · 2 weeks ago

August 2026
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.
August 29th, 2026
January 1912
Dannecker's Grocery & Liquors established
Founding

Store opens at 793 Randolph Ave, serving Saint Paul's West Side for over a century.
January 1st, 1912

Scenarios

Store reopens under Mcm Inc and continues serving the neighborhood

Likely Resolves by Nov 30, 2026

Discussed by: Local residents and business community

If Mcm Inc completes the necessary steps and opens the store, the century-old corner store resumes operations. Reviews suggest a recent refresh under new management. The license is a prerequisite for operation, and its presence indicates the owner intends to open or maintain the business.

License never leads to actual operation

Unlikely Resolves by Dec 1, 2026

Discussed by: Analysts following local retail closures

If Mcm Inc fails to open the store within a few months, the license may be unused or lapse. This would mark the end of the century-old business. Changes in ownership sometimes stall, especially if the property lease falls through or the owner pivots plans.

Historical Context

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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.