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Today, Governor Tim Walz announced Minnesota’s plan to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee voted to recommend the use of the Pfizer vaccine in children 5-11 years old. The state of Minnesota has built a strong network of providers—including pharmacies, health care systems, clinics, […]
Today, Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will begin administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots to eligible Minnesotans in line with federal guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, Minnesotans who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine can now get a booster
Governor Tim Walz recently announced a new Community COVID-19 Rapid (Antigen) Testing Site in Polk County. With the support of the National Guard, the state will launch this site beginning tomorrow, October 21st at the Crookston Armory. Testing at the state’s new rapid testing site is recommended for symptomatic individuals and is open to community
In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective immediately until sunset on Friday, October 22, 2021, to remember, mourn, and honor the life of General Colin Powell.
Governor Tim Walz announced that personal care assistant (PCA) workers in Minnesota will see higher wages and other new benefits this month. The statewide minimum wage for PCAs has risen from $13.25 to $14.40 per hour effective Oct. 1, then increases again to $15.25 on July 1, 2022. “Personal care assistants help Minnesotans with disabilities
Yesterday, Governor Tim Walz announced an allocation of $15 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to help emergency shelters serving vulnerable Minnesotans improve COVID-19 mitigation measures. The funding will support the state’s Emergency Services Program grants, which are awarded to organizations that provide emergency shelter and essential services for people who are homeless. The
