On September 9th, 2020 The Busted Nut Bar & Grill in Hastings, MN was fined $7,625.00 by the State of Minnesota. These excessive fines were levied because a state inspector felt that we were not doing enough to prevent the spread of Covid-19. As a business we have done our absolute best to follow the ever changing recommendations put forth by the federal and state government. We make every good faith effort to keep our employees and customers safe. We feel that these fines are outrageous and that is an example of government overreach and heavy handedness. We are contesting these fines, but are unsure of the outcome at this point. The last 7 months have been extremely difficult for us as well as many other small businesses and this only compounds the uncertainty we have faced.

We do not intend to pay these fines without a fight, however these funds will help shall we lose that battle. Any funds raised that are remaining or unused will be donated to help out in various areas of the community including other businesses and charities.

Please share, if not to help with funds then to spread the word about what is happening to small businesses everywhere.

Thank you, 
The Busted Nut Bar & Grill