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BARS AND RESTAURANTS CAN OPEN AT 50% JANUARY 11, MOVIE THEATRES AT 25%, FANS ALLOWED AT SPORTING EVENTS

As the COVID-19 situation improves by nearly every metric across Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz today announced measures that loosen restrictions on important parts of daily life. The Governor also urged Minnesotans to protect the progress made over the past month. “The situation in Minnesota is undeniably better than it was last month,” Governor Walz said. “We have […]

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GOVERNOR WALZ OUTLINES COVID-19 ECONOMIC RELIEF PACKAGE, READY TO CALL SPECIAL SESSION

Today Governor Tim Walz announced a COVID-19 economic relief package to keep businesses afloat, support workers struggling to get by and help Minnesota families keep food on the table. Governor Walz will work with legislators on both sides of the aisle to move forward with this much-needed proposal, integrate additional proposals, and call a special

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GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AS HOSPITAL EXPRESS CAPACITY CONCERNS

As hospitals express concern about capacity to treat Minnesotans with COVID-19, Governor Tim Walz today announced new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in Minnesota. Beginning on Friday, the restrictions will apply to social gatherings, celebrations and receptions, and bars and restaurants, which are three of the most significant sources of COVID-19

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MINNESOTA APPLIES FOR LOST WAGES ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA FOR $300 A WEEK UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT

Today, Governor Tim Walz announced that the State of Minnesota applied to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. When implemented, LWA will provide a temporary additional $300 a week benefit to Minnesotans receiving unemployment benefits. To be eligible, an applicant must have a weekly unemployment benefit amount of at least $100 and must be unemployed due to COVID-19.

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GOVERNOR TIM WALZ TO ANNOUNCE NEXT STEPS IN THE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ON WEDNESDAY

Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan will announce the next steps in the state’s response to COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m.  You can hear the press conference on KROX Radio.   [yotuwp type=”videos” id=”275hbm1qvdM” ] WHO: Governor Walz; Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan; Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm; Department of Employment

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ADDITIONAL $600 FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENT SCHEDULED TO END WEEK OF JULY 25

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is reminding Minnesotans receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits that the $600 additional payment authorized by the CARES Act, known as the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) is scheduled to end later this month. Unless the program is extended by the federal government, the last week that

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