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GOVERNOR TIM WALZ AUTHORIZES MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD SUPPORT FOR MINNESOTA WILDFIRE RESPONSE

Governor Tim Walz announced yesterday the authorization of Minnesota National Guard support for wildfire response in Northern Minnesota. The assistance is authorized through Emergency Executive Order 21-29. “This summer, Minnesota has experienced abnormally high temperatures and a historic drought resulting in dry conditions conducive to wildfires. I am grateful to the Minnesota Department of Natural […]

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MINNESOTA STATE EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO VACCINATE OR HAVE REGULAR TESTING

In order to protect Minnesota workers and families from COVID-19 and prevent further spread of the virus and its highly contagious variants, Governor Tim Walz announced today that state agency employees will be required to show proof of vaccination or participate in regular testing before returning to the workplace. State agency employees working in person

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GOVERNOR WALZ PROVIDING FLEXIBILITY FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING FUEL SHORTAGES

Governor Tim Walz took action yesterday to allow flexibility for Minnesotans experiencing fuel shortages, including farmers suffering from the deepening drought. He issued an executive order lifting hours of service regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting fuel in Minnesota, helping to ensure the efficient transport of fuel to small businesses and drought-stressed farmers. “This

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$100 VACCINE REWARD REQUEST FORMS OPEN TODAY

Governor Tim Walz announced today that Minnesotans can now submit their requests for the $100 vaccination rewards program at mn.gov/covid19/100. Minnesotans 12 years of age and older who have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine since July 30 can submit a request for a $100 Visa gift card. The form will remain open for

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MINNESOTA TO GIVE $100 TO ALL MINNESOTAN’S 12 AND OLDER GETTING A COVID-19 VACCINE

On Thursday, Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota is joining the Biden Administration’s initiative to provide $100 to all Minnesotans age 12 and older who roll up their sleeves and get their COVID-19 vaccine from July 30 through August 15. With the Delta variant pushing cases up in Minnesota and across the country, the Governor

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GOVERNOR WALZ WAIVES TRUCKING REGULATIONS TO SUPPORT FARMERS DURING DROUGHT

As 14 Minnesota counties are facing severe drought conditions, they are being put under a primary agricultural disaster designation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 21-26 waiving trucking regulations to support Minnesota livestock producers facing a significant decrease in the availability of hay and other forage. “When

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