A new local brewery is up and running in Luverne, Minnesota.  Luverne Brew Partners has completed  the licensing process for Take 16.  Brewery President Kirk Bloemendaal says they officially began brewing beer this week…..(NEWS11)(market)  (:25)

 

Bloemendaal says that while some have questioned the longevity of the craft beer industry, he thinks it’s here to stay…..(NEWS12)(from)  (:26)

 

Craft beer has been growing in popularity throughout Minnesota, with over 50 breweries in the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, an association representing small craft breweries throughout the state.