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Updated: December 31, 2020 11:07 PM
Created: December 31, 2020 07:11 PM
(ABC 6 News) - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division has notified Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville and The Interchange in Albert Lea that they now face a five-year liquor license revocation for ongoing and blatant violations of Executive Order (EO) 20-99, as modified and extended by EO 20-103.
Both establishments continue to sell or advertise the sale of alcohol for indoor, on-premises consumption in violation of the executive orders, and neither have come into compliance after numerous requests, notifications and court actions.
DPS-AGED previously advised these establishments that it intended to suspend their liquor licenses for 60 days, pending a hearing before an administrative law judge. The establishments were advised at that time that they would be notified of the intent to revoke their license for five years if there were further violations.
While the vast majority of Minnesota establishments continue to comply with state executive orders and guidance, some bars and restaurants that choose to violate the executive order are subject to numerous sanctions and legal actions, up to and including significant fines and revocation of their food and liquor licenses.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that Dakota County District Court granted his office’s motion for a temporary injunction against Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville. The order converts the temporary restraining order that the court previously granted on December 18 into a temporary injunction that will remain in effect for the duration of the State’s lawsuit. Alibi must comply with the temporary injunction to temporarily remain closed for indoor, on-premises dining through January 10, 2021, or risk being found in civil contempt of court.
The Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit against The Interchange, Albert Lea, Minn., on Dec. 21, 2020, for operating inside on-premises dining in violation of Executive Order 20-99, as modified and extended by EO 20-103. The office won a temporary restraining order against The Interchange on Dec. 23, 2020.
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