Gyms, fitness studios will reopen with new capacity limits and mask guidelines
Gov. Walz says regular exercise is critical to the mental and emotional well-being of families across the state.
Author: Jennifer Hoff
Updated: 9:02 AM CST December 17, 2020
ST PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz's modifications to the current statewide shutdown impacts gyms along with rec centers, indoor climbing facilities, dance and martial arts studios.
A small, local gym owner is embracing the change, saying it's better than nothing.
Angie Thompson is the owner of Vault Fitness in Eden Prairie - it's been shut down now for nearly 4 weeks. A month ago, she told KARE 11 her business was just starting to bounce back from the springtime closure.