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Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-02, authorizing the temporary closure of Minnesota K-12 public schools to students in order for school administrators and teachers to make long-term plans for the continuity of education and essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools will be closed to students by Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced that they will keep schools open as of Friday afternoon. The Centers for Disease Control’s considerations for school closure based on the available science, reports from other countries and consultation with school health experts are below. 1. There is a role for school closure in response to school-based cases
Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a peacetime emergency in Minnesota and unveiled legislative proposals to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic. These actions came in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Health announcing new community mitigation strategies to limit the spread of the virus. “The safety and well-being of Minnesotans is my top priority
Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Corey Harbott as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Harbott’s appointment fills a vacancy that occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Paul E. Rasmussen. He will be chambered at Warren in Marshall County. “I am honored to appoint Corey Harbott as a District Court
Representative Deb Kiel (R-Crookston) joined other House Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Walz this week to request that he declare a flood emergency to deal with recent extensive flooding which has caused significant challenges for Minnesota farmers. The letter also requested the administration’s help in working with the federal government to seek a
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of 11 Minnesotans to serve on the newly created Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services. Established by the 2019 Minnesota State Legislature, the group will help state leaders craft a vision for long-term systemic reforms and identify near-term strategies to improve health outcomes, increase access,
