Executive Order
Bars, restaurants allowed to reopen for indoor dining Monday
Party sizes will be limited and reservations are required.
2nd MN restaurant found in contempt of court for violating Walz order
The Interchange in Albert Lea was found in contempt of court by Freeborn County District Court.
Judge: Alibi Drinkery will be fined $3K for every day it stays open
The Lakeville bar reopened in mid-December and has been the subject of several actions by the state for defying orders.
Gov. Walz offers pathway to 'wind-down' his emergency powers
"I recognize our shared interest in finding a pathway ... to ensure an orderly end of the peacetime emergency when it is no longer needed," Walz writes.
Walz OKs reopening of pools with some restrictions
The latest executive order approves the reopening of pools for organized swimming Jan. 4.
2 MN bars continue fight against Walz order; AG Ellison sues both
One bar has gone back to curbside pick-up while the other is still offering dine-in service.
Walz to extend bar and restaurant shutdown through holidays
Walz will formalize plans during a 1:15 p.m. press conference.
More than $12K donated to MN gym owner who refused to close
The small business is located in town in Wabasha County.
Small town gym refusing to close facing lawsuit from attorney general
The gym is facing a lawsuit and a temporary restraining order to halt their operations.
Walz offers stronger hints about what COVID-19 restrictions are next
More guidance is coming.
MDH provides more guidance on new wedding capacity limits
The new rules only apply to the reception, not the ceremony.
Walz's order makes it easier for attorney general to investigate COVID-19 violations
The order gives the AG, county attorneys and city attorneys the ability to investigate violations and recoup costs.
Walz executive order aims to make life easier for teachers during COVID
Education Minnesota calls it "a step in the right direction."
Judge blocks enforcement of Wisconsin's COVID-19 indoor capacity restrictions
The judge issued a temporary restraining order following a lawsuit that claims restaurant capacity restrictions are unlawful.
List of 19 bars in Minnesota linked to COVID-19 outbreaks
The majority of cases linked to the bars are young adults.
When you have to wear a face mask, and when you don't in MN
The ordinance goes into effect on Saturday.
Coronavirus: List of sports that can resume games, ones that can't
Low risk sports can resume competitive games with restrictions.
Reports: Gov. Walz to allow dine-in service to resume, gyms to reopen
The governor will provide an official update at 2 p.m. Friday.
Walz: Change to restaurant, bar guidance unlikely before June 1
Churches can allow 25% capacity up to 250 people, but bars and restaurants can only serve a max of 50 customers outside only.
Defying order, Catholic leaders say reopening for services is legal
The diocese will allow churches to resume in-person mass next week.
Watch live: Church leaders address reopening against Walz order
In a letter to partner churches, Catholic leaders said Mass can resume at one-third capacity.
Some restaurant leaders, owners decry 'disastrous' outdoor dining plan
A maximum of 50 guests are allowed outdoors under the latest order from Gov. Tim Walz.
Stearns County taking an education-first approach to restaurants, bars that reopen early
Businesses that continue to violate the order could face stiff penalties.
Gov. Walz: Not wearing a mask is hurting your neighbor
Walz strongly encourages Minnesotans to wear a mask in public settings.