Tim Walz

Speaking via video from his home, Walz announced a host of virus-stemming restrictions to take effect Friday.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced he'll convene another special session of the Minnesota Legislature beginning Thursday to extend his peacetime emergency powers.

The Lost Wages Assistance program, managed by FEMA, will provide individuals receiving unemployment benefits with an extra $300 a week.

Executive Order 20-81, which will go into effect Saturday, requires Minnesotans to wear masks in stores, restaurants and other indoor gathering places.

Walz said Tuesday that Minnesotans can expect a decision "in the next day or two."

Minnesota's hospitals have asked Gov. Tim Walz to impose a statewide mask mandate to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Health experts are urging Gov. Tim Walz to require masks in public statewide amid concerns over the spike in coronavirus cases elsewhere.

Minnesota now has the capacity to process 20,000 COVID-19 tests a day.

Communities across Minnesota will be receiving relief funding from the state during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Tim Walz has activated more Minnesota National Guard members to support law enforcement in the Twin Cities.