The search for personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a top priority for state officials as Minnesotans and Minnesota businesses continue to flood the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) with offers to help. “Our top priority is our front-line health professionals,” said Joe Kelly, director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Homeland Security and […]
COVID-19 daily update
UPDATE FROM GOVERNOR WALZ: Minnesota is now up to 12 COVID-19 deaths 629 positive tests in Minnesota I encourage people to continue social distancing. When you’re doing outdoor activities, the crowds are too big, especially around the lakes. I have signed Executive order 20-25 — authorizing peace officers, firefighters, and security-related licensing modifications. We have […]
Daily COVID-19 update, March 30th – 2020
As of 5:35 p.m. Monday night: State officials continue the focus on locating more personal protective equipment and additional hospital beds as the number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota jumped to over 500 this past weekend. Staff from state agencies and volunteer organizations continue working from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to […]
Anglers don’t panic, you can still fish
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 […]
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 […]
Daily state COVID-19 update
Governor Tim Walz will participate in the daily Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) briefing to provide an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19. The press conference begins at 2:00 p.m. You can listen to the briefing by following the link below. Click here for Governor Walz/MDH briefing:
State Emergency Operations Center Activated
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was activated following Gov. Tim Walz’s March 13 executive order issuing a Peacetime State of Emergency in response to the nationwide COVID-19 outbreak. The SEOC facilitates coordination between agencies so the state can work to keep Minnesotans safe and provide essential services during emergencies. Coordination is currently taking place […]
State health department announces new COVID-10 testing guidelines
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the state is forced to make adjustments to its testing criteria to focus on the highest priority specimens, including hospitalized patients. Health care workers and those in congregate living settings such as long-term care will also […]
Governor Walz orders closure of bars, restaurants, public amusement
Following the Minnesota Department of Public Health’s announcement today that the number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbed past 50 with multiple cases of community transmission, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-04 to order the temporary closure of Minnesota restaurants and bars to dine-in customers. He also ordered the temporary closure of other […]
Governor Walz to announce further action to curb spread of COVID-19
TODAY: Governor Walz to Announce Further Action to Curb Spread of COVID-19 WHO: Governor Tim Walz; Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove; and Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. WHAT: Governor Walz will announce further action to curb the spread of COVID-19. WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2020, 5:30 pm As […]