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…
State legislators were present during the Beltrami County Work Session and they were able to provide more insight into the COVID relief package passed in the Minnesota Legislature Monday. The $216 million package includes $88 million directly to various businesses, and almost another $115 million to flow through counties. Recently re-elected 2A representative Matt Grossell…
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…
The Bemidji City Council passed a measure during their meeting last week that refunds or reduces the liquor license renewals of restaurants and bars affected by the latest COVID-19 shutdown. According to a notice in the city’s weekly newsletter, full on-sale intoxicating liquor license holders will receive a relief of almost $2,000, and beer/wine liquor…
Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht was one of several Minnesota mayors that signed a letter to the state’s leaders, urging a relief package for businesses affected by Executive Order 20-99, This order included the four-week pause on in-person dining at restaurants and bars, as well as a pause on fitness centers and youth sports. Over the…
