History of Haskell's Raising Minnesotan's Spirits since 1934 Fritzi Haskell, our founder, would be so very proud. Her original store on 7th street in Downtown Minneapolis is pictured. She had Minnesotans drinking wine when the rest of our country was drinking gin fizzes. Jack Farrell and the Farrell Family were happy to assume her role as the Twin Cities wine people in 1970. For the past 49 years, we have provided our customers with the widest selection, great prices and the best service possible. Our stores now cover the entire metropolitan area, and we stand ready to supply your wine, spirits, and brew needs, as our delivery service is legendary.