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.