The Brief
- The Hastings American Legion Post 47 closed abruptly on Christmas Eve without any notice to patrons or staff.
- As recently as Dec. 22, the Legion was set to have kitchen and bar hours on Christmas Eve, and bar hours on Christmas Day.
- Officials with the Legion say the closure is not permanent.
HASTINGS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Hastings American Legion has unexpectedly shut its doors, leaving workers and patrons in the lurch.
Hastings American Legion closes
What we know:
According to its Facebook page, the Hastings American Legion closed at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve without any notice. On Dec. 22, they posted their kitchen would be open from 8-11 a.m., and the bar would be open from “10 a.m. – Slow Down.”
They also had been scheduled to have the bar open from “10 a.m. – Slow Down” on Christmas Day. The kitchen would be closed, with pretzels and pizza available at the bar.…