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Article: Sales Down at Some Aberdeen, S.D., Stores as Locals Boycott French Wine.
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- April 26, 2003
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By Scott Waltman, American News, Aberdeen, S.D. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Apr. 26--Global politics have made it more difficult for Aberdeen shoppers to find their favorite French wine.
Ever since the war with Iraq has caused a rift between the United States and France, the sale of French wine has been down considerably at Kessler's grocery store. Kessler's has, by far, the community's largest selection of off-sale wine.
According to Ron Lindner, manager of the store's liquor department, people are coming in and saying, "I used to drink French wine, but no more.
"It's unimaginable, even in Aberdeen, S.D., how (the sale of ...