The Minnesota DNR says do not believe it. A social media report that was going around saying the Minnesota fishing season would be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic is not true. The false report was made on Minnesota DNR letterhead and encouraged anglers to request access to their favorite fishing areas in the state. The […]
$300M COVID response package headed to Gov. Walz after MN Legislature passes it Thursday
A 300-million-dollar COVID response package is on its way to the desk of Governor Tim Walz after the Minnesota House and Senate passed it Thursday. Duluth Democrat Erik Simonson objects it doesn’t help law enforcement and first responders, who can’t shelter at home and if they come down with COVID-19, could be forced to use […]
Walz stay-at-home order to Minnesotans takes effect tonight, Repubs hope it doesn’t last long
Governor Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order to Minnesotans takes effect at midnight tonight (Fri 11:59pm) and top Republicans say they hope it’s in effect for as little time as possible. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says the governor has the power to make that emergency declaration, however, “I’m also asking him to weigh heavily the consequences […]
MDH confirms 2nd COVID-19 death in MN
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is confirming the state’s 2nd death from COVID-19. There are 346 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state. As of today, 31 people are hospitalized with coronavirus in Minnesota–that’s up from 26 yesterday. At least 12,950 COVID-19 tests have been completed. MDH issued this statement today acknowledging the state’s […]
MN Sec of State Simon considers voting options amid COVID-19
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is considering voting options to safeguard Minnesota’s upcoming elections amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. Simon says “every day now I hear from Minnesotans who wonder how or even if we’re going to be voting in elections later this year. It’s a very high-stakes year obviously, and my answer is […]
State lawmakers back at MN Capitol to pass COVID response legislation
Lawmakers are temporarily back at the State Capitol today for floor sessions to pass emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Tim Walz has asked for an additional 356 million dollars, over and above the 200 million that lawmakers approved earlier before they returned to their districts when the coronavirus pandemic started gaining […]
Minnesota business leaders say Walz stay-at-home order appropriate at this time
Leaders of Minnesota’s business community generally have good things to say about the stay-at-home order issued by Governor Tim Walz. Minnesota Chamber of Commerce President Doug Loon says he appreciates that it’s of short duration with “a robust list of exceptions.” Loon says, “It creates a balance, and… we want to emphasize that we need […]
Gov. Walz issues stay-at-home order, Saturday thru April 10th
Governor Tim Walz is asking Minnesotans to stay at home from first thing Saturday morning through April 10th to “give Minnesota time to ready for battle” against the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor says testing wasn’t in place soon enough to “flatten the curve”, and Walz says the goal now is to slow down the rate […]
Governor limits movement during COVID-19 outbreak, starting Saturday
Here is a list of who is considered essential and who is not: Critical Business Information The executive order directs Minnesotans to limit movement to slow the spread of COVID-19 To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit […]
MDH: 287 cases of COVID-19 in MN, 26 hospitalized
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) says there are 287 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state–up from 262 reported cases Tuesday. As of today, 26 are hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Minnesota–that’s up from 15 Tuesday. At least 6,365 COVID-19 tests have been submitted to MDH. Officials caution that the virus is widespread and […]