Gov. Tim Walz announced today that due to the decrease in cases and the increase in vaccination, he is ready to dial back a number of COVID-19 mitigation measures. “Minnesotans should continue to take simple steps to protect the progress we’ve made, but the data shows that we are beating COVID-19,” said Governor Walz. “Our…
All elementary schools can choose to use in-person learning on Jan. 18, social gathering guidelines were lifted slightly, and Youth sport practice and fitness classes will resume on the first Monday of the New Year, but in-person service at restaurants, bars and breweries will remain closed until Jan. 11. This all comes from the latest…
The Reopen Minnesota Coalition has released the names of establishments that are planning to be open early, in defiance of executive orders. According to their Facebook page, over 150 businesses have signed on. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to make an announcement today on whether he will extend the four-week pause on in-person dining, fitness…
The Minnesota Legislature appears to have struck a deal on providing COVID-19 relief. The DFL-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate have agreed on a $216 million package that provides relief to businesses impacted by the latest COVID shutdowns as well as a 13-week extension of unemployment benefits for affected workers. Speaker of the House Melissa…
STATE UPDATES The Minnesota Department of Health reported an additional 539 of positive COVID-19 cases and 32 newly reported deaths, bringing the state’s cumulative total to 18,200 cases and 809 deaths. Of those deaths, 663 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. To date, 2,120 health care workers are confirmed to have contracted…
Gov. Tim Walz in an address announced that dine-in services at restaurants and bars will be allowed to resume June 1, but only outdoors, and for no more than 50 people at a time. Patrons are encouraged to make a reservation and to also wear a mask except while eating. Salons, tattoo parlors and barbershops…
STATE UPDATES The Minnesota Department of Health reported an additional 645 COVID-19 cases today, and an additional 29 deaths. According to their daily update, the cumulative total since the outbreak started was 17,670 cases and 777 deaths. Of those deaths, 635 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. As of today, 2,025 health…
Gov. Walz extended the closure of bars, restaurants and other places of public accommodation another two weeks until Monday, May 18, with the stay at home order also set to expire then. Curbside service, such as pick up and delivery, will be allowed at all customer-facing retailers starting Monday. These businesses could include dry cleaning,…
Gov. Tim Walz, who currently is in self-quarantine for fourteen days after learning he was in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, signed four more executive orders today. Gov. Walz briefed media this afternoon at 2 p.m., and while he did not issue an anticipated “shelter-in-place” order like Wisconsin has, he did address the…
