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Today, Governor Tim Walz announced that teachers, school staff, and childcare providers across the state have received access to their free COVID-19 saliva test, totaling more than 250,000 tests. The saliva tests are part of the Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year and consistent with Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan’s commitment […]
Amid unrest in Minneapolis, Governor Tim Walz today declared a Peacetime Emergency in the City of Minneapolis and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard. Pledging full state support, the Governor also directed approximately 150 Minnesota State Patrol troopers to provide support to mitigate unrest. “Minneapolis, it’s time to heal. We must rebuild and recover. Dangerous, unlawful
Governor Tim Walz will announce the learning plan for Minnesota schools for the upcoming 2020-21 school year at a press conference at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 30. You can hear the press conference on KROX Radio. KROX will also carry the governor’s press call with greater Minnesota media live at 3:45 p.m. WHO: Governor
Polk County has surpassed 100 positive COVID-19 tests with eight new cases reported today for a total of 104. Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese said the positive cases were in people in the 50’s and younger. “We have identified a couple of people that participated in the Grand Forks testing event, and we
Governor Walz announced Executive Order 20-81 (PDF), requiring Minnesotans to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and indoor businesses, unless you are alone. The mandate goes into effect on Saturday, July 25. A face covering is not a substitute for social distancing, but is especially important in situations when maintaining a 6-foot distance from
Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-81, which requires Minnesotans to wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. Researchers have advocated for masking, calling it a simple and effective step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. To date, 30 states across the country, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico
