MLBA Statement on Today’s Dial Turn for Bars and Restaurants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2021
CONTACT: Leslie Rosedahl, 651.353.1818 or Leslie@RosedahlPublicAffairs.com
Note: MLBA Executive Director Tony Chesak is available for individual phone or computer-based interviews.

(St. Paul, Minn.) – Today Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced new guidance for indoor and outdoor service at Minnesota’s bars and restaurants. Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association Executive Director Tony Chesak issued the following statement in response.

“Local bars and restaurants have been desperate to fully open safely and quickly — and the end is in sight. We’re thrilled to fully open for business with minimal restrictions. Please visit your local bars and restaurants — we’ve missed you!”

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The Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) represents Minnesota’s small, family-owned liquor retailers, both on-sale (of bars and restaurants) and off-sale (at liquor stores).