ST. PAUL, Minn. – A former Albert Lea restaurant owner has lost in court again in her battle over the Governor’s COVID shutdown order. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled against Melissa Lynn Hanson, former owner of the Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro. Hanson was charged and convicted of six misdemeanors for keeping the Interchange open on six occasions during December 2020 and January 2021 in violation of Governor Tim Walz’ executive order requiring businesses to close because of the pandemic.
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