As you may have heard, the Governor this week extended the Stay at Home order until May 4th. I have heard from many people in our 
community about the effect this is having on businesses and daily lives. There is a tremendous amount of frustration in our community over the extension of the order.
I want the people of Northwest Minnesota to know that legislators have been pushing the administration daily, asking for exemptions, flexibility, and common sense. If there are businesses that can open and still protect the safety of their employees and customers, they should be allowed to do so.
It is encouraging that the Governor has allowed some flexibility for certain businesses to continue operating, such as lawn care, landscaping, agricultural equipment repair, garden centers, nurseries, and more. I hope he will continue to evaluate the situation and allow the businesses that can operate safely to reopen, using the precautions urged by the Minnesota Department of Health.
EXPANDED WORKERS COMPENSATION
This week, the Legislature passed a bill to expand worker’s compensation to front-line workers who contract COVID-19. The workers battling this virus should know we have their backs as they care for the sick and protect our communities. The work they do for our communities is so important, and they deserve to be taken care of if they contract COVID-19 while doing that work.
HAPPY EASTER!
While we may not be gathering with all the family and loved ones we want to be with, I wish you all the best for this Easter weekend and a blessed Easter Sunday.
PLEASE CONTACT ME
It’s an honor and privilege to work for you at the Capitol. Don’t hesitate to contact my office at any time this session to share your thoughts, concerns or ideas. I am here to serve you!
Deb Kiel
