Program to Provide Extra $300 a Week to Unemployed Minnesotans
The Lost Wages Assistance program, managed by FEMA, will provide individuals receiving unemployment benefits with an extra $300 a week.
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Governor Walz Signs Executive Order on Face Masks
Executive Order 20-81, which will go into effect Saturday, requires Minnesotans to wear masks in stores, restaurants and other indoor gathering places.
Walz Close to Announcing Statewide Face Mask Mandate
Walz said Tuesday that Minnesotans can expect a decision "in the next day or two."
Minnesota Hospitals Ask for Statewide Mask Mandate
Minnesota's hospitals have asked Gov. Tim Walz to impose a statewide mask mandate to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Minnesota Officials Back Mask Mandate Amid Spikes Elsewhere
Health experts are urging Gov. Tim Walz to require masks in public statewide amid concerns over the spike in coronavirus cases elsewhere.
Walz: Minnesota Reaches Milestone of 20,000 Daily Test Capacity
Minnesota now has the capacity to process 20,000 COVID-19 tests a day.
Minnesota Distributing $853 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding
Communities across Minnesota will be receiving relief funding from the state during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Walz Activating 1,000 More National Guard Members
Governor Tim Walz has activated more Minnesota National Guard members to support law enforcement in the Twin Cities.
Walz: Data Will Determine Next Steps for Dialing Up State Economy
Governor Tim Walz says they are continuing to look at the data when it comes to dialing up Minnesota's economy this summer.
American Legions Asking Walz to Allow Indoor Business
American Legions across the state are asking Governor Tim Walz to allow bars and restaurants to provide indoor service rather than just outdoor dining starting on June 1st.