Restaurant found in contempt for defying COVID-19 order
HASTINGS (AP) — The owners of a restaurant in Dakota County have been found in contempt of court for defying a state order prohibiting indoor dining because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville will have to pay a $3,000 find for every day it is not in compliance with the order. Gov. Tim Walz’s order has been extended through Jan. 10 and on Jan. 11 bars and restaurants can reopen at 50% capacity.
District Judge Jerome Abrams said Thursday Alibi is endangering the public by staying open during the pandemic, the Star Tribune reported.