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FOUR PATRONS EAT lunch together at Carlos Cantina in downtown Iron Mountain now that restaurants have returned to in-person dining. From left are Vonnie Messinger of Kingsford, Rick Sturm of Kingsford, and Charlene and Ed Swenski of Iron River. (Brian Christensen/Daily News photo)
IRON MOUNTAIN — After months of empty tables and upturned chairs, restaurants and bars in Michigan were allowed to reopen Monday for in-person service.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state health officials last month lifted the ban on indoor dining that had been in place since November, effective Monday.
Establishments, however, still face a number of restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.