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Thursday was a big day in Minnesota in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the end of Minnesota's statewide mask requirement, which is in alignment with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on face coverings. While this is encouraging news, COVID-19 cases continue across the state and Minnesotans who are not fully vaccinated are strongly recommended to continue to wear face coverings indoors. “This great day is possible because vaccines have proven to be effective,” said Governor Walz. “Once you are fully vaccinated you are ...

MN Health Commissioner Has 'Mixed Feelings' On New CDC Guidelines - Across Minnesota, MN - Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday he would be repealing the statewide mask mandate following new guidance from federal health officials.

Gov. Walz extends peacetime emergency following end of statewide mask mandate A critical focus of the emergency extension pertains to bolstering Minnesota's vaccination efforts while continuing to combat the spread of COVID-19. Author: Tyler Cashman (KARE 11) Published: 5:10 PM CDT May 14, 2021 Updated: 5:10 PM CDT May 14, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. — Just as he has put his signature on an end to Minnesota's statewide mask mandate, Governor Tim Walz has also extended his peacetime emergency powers Friday - something he has done monthly throughout the...

Rochester Public Schools sees decrease in quarantine numbers, masks still required despite executive order A statement from the Minnesota Department of Education clarified that "through the end of the 2020-21 school year (last teacher contact day), masks must continue to be worn by everyone inside school buildings or on a school bus." 2:28 pm, May 14, 2021 × For the first time since secondary students returned to in-person learning, the numbers of quarantined students has decreased in According to the district's COVID-19 dashboard, there were 21 new cases of COVID duri...

Gov. Tim Walz signs order ending Minnesota mask mandate A spokesperson for the governor's office says the mask mandate has officially been lifted by executive order. Author: David Griswold, Emily Haavik Published: 3:23 PM CDT May 13, 2021 Updated: 4:21 PM CDT May 14, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz has ended the statewide mask mandate, nearly a year after it was issued to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Walz announced his decision on Thursday evening, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that peop...