Executive Order
Walz loosens restrictions for workers transporting gas to combat supply concerns
The executive order will eliminate regulations that require drivers transporting gasoline, diesel, and other fuels to work within certain hours.
Overturning Roe v. Wade won't do a 'damn thing' to prevent abortions, Walz says
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Saturday meant to protect abortion access in the state and people who come from out of state seeking one.
2 years since George Floyd's killing, Biden signs exec order on policing
The signing comes on the second anniversary of Floyd's murder by police in south Minneapolis.
Walz to sign executive order banning LGBTQ conversion therapy for children
Gov. Tim Walz will sign the executive order Thursday.
Landlord who forced tenant to quit townhome to pay $3,500 fine
Attorney General Ellison has settled its lawsuit against the landlord.
Owner of Albert Lea wine bar that defied COVID orders is arrested in Iowa
Warrants were issued for her arrest after she missed a March 10 court hearing.
Walz loosens COVID restrictions on gatherings, live events, restaurants
Walz is set to speak to Minnesotans at 11 a.m. Friday.
AG Ellison settles lawsuit with hookah lounge after it violated Walz's executive orders
Hookah Hideout in Little Canada agreed to pay a $4,000 to the state.
Minnesota AG settles with gym that defied COVID-19 orders
The Plainview Wellness Center stayed open despite Gov. Tim Walz ordering a shutdown during the November COVID peak.
AG Ellison sues Apple Valley landlord for evicting tenant during pandemic
The landlord allegedly forced her tenants to move out so she could sell her townhouse, which is a violation of a COVID-19 executive order.
MN health department sues 2 restaurants for operating without a license
The restaurants in Albert Lea and Milaca had their licenses revoked after they violated the governor's COVID-19 executive orders.
Albert Lea bar plans COVID relief-funded party for Friday night, faces $9K fine
The Interchange is throwing a "Nail it to the Walz' Reopen MN Party" on Friday night.
Charges: Bar owner, employee served underage drinkers during shutdown
The bar hosted 20-30 people on Dec. 4, 2020, charges say.
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.