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Albert Lea bar owner who defied COVID restrictions and has been on the lam is arrested in Iowa

For nearly six weeks, Lisa Hanson has been in hiding after warrants were issued for her arrest in Albert Lea. 

The Albert Lea business owner who defied state COVID-related restrictions at her wine and coffee bar and failed to show up for a bail hearing last month was arrested Thursday in Iowa.

Lisa Hanson, who was released late Thursday afternoon from jail after posting $2,000 bail, told the Star Tribune that she still plans to speak Saturday at a previously scheduled “Stand for Liberty” rally at an Albert Lea park.

Asked how she felt about being arrested, she said: “If I had done something wrong, I would have deserved it. I have not done anything wrong. I have followed the law on all accounts.” Continue reading.

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