Answering mask questions from viewers
With Governor Walz lifting the statewide mask mandate, we're answering your lingering mask questions about kids, private businesses, schools, and other areas.
Author: Jennifer Hoff (KARE 11), KARE 11 Staff
Published: 5:00 PM CDT May 14, 2021
Updated: 8:22 PM CDT May 14, 2021
Will the governor give up his emergency powers?
Throughout the pandemic, Minnesota has been under a state of peacetime emergency, giving the Governor decision making powers.
Some of you asked whether he'll give that up after rescinding the mask mandate.
We found out, not for least another 30 days after the executive council voted to extend it Friday. The Governor said there are other issues tied to it that would take a hit.