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GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING CAPACITY

Today, Governor Tim Walz announced an expansion of testing capacity in the state’s COVID-19 community testing network in order to meet increased demand. Beginning October 15, Friday testing will be offered at the state sites in Mankato and St. Cloud. Beginning October 17, Sunday testing will be offered at the Moorhead and Winona sites. “Minnesotans […]

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GOVERNOR WALZ WAIVES TRUCKING REGULATIONS TO SUPPORT FARMERS, PRODUCERS DURING DROUGHT

As Minnesota’s agricultural industry continues to face severe drought conditions across the state, Governor Tim Walz has signed Executive Order 21-32, declaring an emergency and waiving trucking regulations to support Minnesota livestock producers in the safe and efficient transport of livestock, water supplies, and commodities related to livestock feed. The extreme and prolonged drought in

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MINNESOTA COVID-19 SCHOOL TESTING PROGRAM GRANT DEADLINE EXTENDED

To support schools in creating COVID-19 testing programs for students and staff, Governor Tim Walz has announced that the state has extended the deadline for public and tribal schools to apply for grant funding to October 15, 2021. The initial deadline was October 1. In-person learning is critical to a child’s well-being and academic success

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MN LAUNCHES ON-SITE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS AT COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS SERVING COMMUNITIES HIT BY PANDEMIC

Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the launch of a new program offering $100 on-site incentives for COVID-19 vaccines at community vaccination clinics around the state. Nearly 50 COVID-19 Community Coordinators (CCCs), community clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) will participate in the program. Participating organizations will offer incentives worth $100 for a completed vaccine series.

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AS SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS, GOVERNOR WALZ ENCOURAGES MINNESOTANS 12 AND UP TO GET VACCINATED

Today, as students and educators got back in the classroom for the 2021-22 school year, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan encouraged students, their families, and all Minnesotans to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Governor Walz kicked off the school year today at University Avenue Elementary School in Blaine. “It is invigorating to

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GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES $106 MILLION ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS

Today, Governor Tim Walz announced an allocation of $106 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds, including funding to support Minnesota students, drive workforce development, and provide shelter to the most vulnerable Minnesotans before winter. “President Biden’s American Rescue Plan delivers direct relief to Americans by providing resources to beat this pandemic and build a

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