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Committee backs renewal of Local 218 liquor license while noting owner's 2024 felony conviction
Summary
The Brainerd City Safety & Public Works Committee voted to recommend renewal of Local 218's class‑2 restaurant liquor license even though the applicant, Patrick Severson, was convicted of a felony in December 2024; staff told the committee state law bars new licenses but leaves renewals to local discretion.
The Brainerd City Safety & Public Works Committee voted to recommend approval of a renewal for the Local 218 class‑2 restaurant liquor license for 10buck Investors, despite staff noting the applicant, Patrick Severson, was convicted of a felony in December 2024.
Chief Davis told the committee that under state statute a felony conviction would prevent issuance of a new alcohol license but…
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