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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 […]
Following the advice of public health experts, senior advocates, labor leaders, doctors, hospitals, and long-term care providers, Governor Tim Walz today extended the COVID-19 peacetime emergency in Minnesota. By signing Executive Order 20-92, Walz extended the peacetime emergency that gives the state flexibility in responding to rapidly-evolving issues stemming from COVID-19. “My top priority remains
Following the advice of public health experts, senior advocates, labor leaders, doctors, hospitals, and long-term care providers, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-83, extending the COVID-19 peacetime emergency that gives the state flexibility in responding to rapidly-evolving issues stemming from COVID-19. The President’s COVID-19 national emergency remains in effect, and states of emergency are
Minnesota has been allowing voting by mail-in ballot or mailed in absentee ballots since 2014, but new rules this year could impact when residents learn the results of elections. Because of COVID-19 concerns, the requirement for a witness signature has been removed. But the ruling that will change when results may be available is a
We’re about a month into the 2020 session, but it still feels like we have barely begun. So much to do so little time. The highlight so far is the number of visitors from home that made the trip to St. Paul and carved time from their busy schedule to pop into my office. Thank
Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon made a stop in Crookston Wednesday morning to meet with Polk County Auditor-Treasurer Michelle Cote. Simon is visiting all the counties to discuss the 2018 election. “I go to all 87 Minnesota counties every year. I think it’s important as far as the office,” said Simon. “This meeting was
