![Judge Blocks Sit-Down Dining At Albany Bar Chain](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/05/Shadys-Bar.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judge Blocks Sit-Down Dining At Albany Bar Chain
ST. CLOUD (AP) -- A judge has blocked a chain of central Minnesota bars and restaurants from offering indoors sit-down dining in violation of Gov. Tim Walz's peacetime emergency order during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Stearns County judge on Tuesday issued a temporary injunction sought by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison against the owner of the ``Shady's'' chain.
Shady's owner earlier had planned to reopen a bar in Albany last month, but announced he was not reopening after he was blocked by a court order.
Ellison says all Minnesotans ``can be relieved that the Court has put their health first.''
Walz has since allowed bars and restaurants to offer outdoor dining, which Shady's is still allowed to have.
An attorney for ``Shady's'' owner did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday.
![AM 1240 WJON logo](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-wjonam-alexacard-big.jpg?w=100)
Best Ice Cream in Central Minnesota According to Yelp
More From AM 1240 WJON
![Neal McCoy Spotted Having Dinner at Shady’s No. 7 in Litchfield](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2021/06/Neal-McCoy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against 6 Central Minnesota Bars](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/08/Keith-Ellison.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Update: Shady’s Owner Changes Mind Again Will Open Albany Bar](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/05/Shadys.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Central Minnesota Bar Owners Says He’s Opening May 18th](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/05/Shadys.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Support And Unity: Sherburne County Leaders Condemn Violence In Political Disagreements](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-Trump-AssassinationAttempt-GettyImages.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Man’s Body Found After Jumping From Veterans Bridge](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/04/70240401_954648994892156_1160412640535642112_n-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Little Falls Man Hurt After Motorcycle Crash Friday](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/05/Mayo-Ambulance-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![See What Happens When The Sun Goes Down At Sleepover Safari](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-tiger.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Two Hurt in Stearns County Crash Near St. Rosa](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-Crash-with-Injuries.jpg?w=980&q=75)