Gov. Tim Walz appoints Judge Gordon Moore to Minnesota Supreme Court
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Judge Gordon Moore to the Minnesota Supreme Court Friday.
Minnesota Governor sets June 1 goal to reopen bars, restaurants, salons
The Governor has directed his cabinet to issue guidance to Minnesota bars, restaurants, salons and barbershops so they can safely open on June 1.
Minnesota Governor: Summer day camps, possibly some youth sports allowed this summer
With some restrictions, Gov. Tim Walz announced Minnesota kids can attend summer day camps this year and he hopes to include some summer youth sports, too.
Minnesota will allow remote camping after May 18, but campgrounds will remain closed
Minnesota campers will be allowed back into the woods under changes coming with the end of Governor Walz's stay-at-home order but with restrictions.
Walz orders protections against discrimination for workers in unsafe conditions amid COVID-19
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering employers not to discriminate or retaliate against workers raising concerns over unsafe working conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Stay Safe MN': New order to allow small social gatherings, retail stores to reopen at 50% capacity
In a speech Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Walz announced he would let the previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and replace it with an order allowing for gatherings of friends and family of 10 or fewer people and allowing retail stores to reopen with a maximum capacity of 50 percent.
'Feeling of not finishing' as Minnesota cancels in-person graduation ceremonies
The Class of 2020 in Minnesota won't get to experience the moment they have been waiting on.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlines 5-point plan to protect long-term care residents from COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlined a five-point plan to protect residents of long-term care facilities Thursday, as he faces increasing pressure over the situation at nursing homes and other care centers.
Twin Cities churches, salons and other businesses sue Gov. Walz, AG and county attorneys over stay-at-home order
Some Twin Cities churches, salons, a mini golf course and a card and gift shop are collectively suing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey county attorneys over the stay-at-home order that has kept many businesses and large gathering places closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Lawsuit challenging Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over COVID-19 pandemic business closures stalls
A lawsuit challenging Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over the constitutionality of business closures is going nowhere fast.
Prior Lake restaurant owner is ready to open, but needs to know when
Leaders from the state’s hospitality industry say they’re working with Gov. Tim Walz to come up with available plan to hopefully open up resorts and restaurants again, but owners say they need to know an opening date now or many of them will go under for good.
Minnesota Governor: No 'exact date' for businesses to reopen
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he did not have an exact date or a timeline for thousands of shuttered Minnesota businesses to reopen.
With over 4,500 COVID-19 tests in 24-hour period, Minnesota getting closer to Gov. Walz's goal of 5,000 tests a day
Minnesota is getting closer and closer to Gov. Tim Walz’s goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests per day by Monday, May 4—a number he has said will be key to opening back up the state’s economy.
Gov. Walz extends Minnesota's stay-at-home order until May 18, allows some businesses to reopen
Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday he will extend Minnesota’s stay-at-home order, which was set to expire Monday, until May 18 while allowing some businesses to reopen.
Gov. Walz to announce more Minnesota businesses reopening Thursday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he would outline his next steps to reopen the state on Thursday, just days before his stay-home order is set to expire. A 2 p.m. news conference will air live on FOX 9 and streaming at fox9.com/live.
Minnesota signs lease for alternative care site in Roseville to address hospital capacity concerns
In an effort to address hospital capacity issues, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a lease for an alternative care site to provide low-level medical care if it is needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Neighboring states are reopening at a faster pace than Minnesota
As Minnesota reopens little by little, some surrounding states are opening at a faster pace.
Turn the dial: Gov. Walz urges patience as Minnesota slowly moves backs towards normal
There was a bit of welcome news for businesses hoping to get employees back to work as Governor Walz opened up a little more this week on his plans to slowly open up the economy.
100,000 Minnesotans return to work Monday as some non-critical businesses reopen
Starting Monday, some non-critical businesses in Minnesota will be able to return to work if it is safe to do so, according to a new order from Governor Tim Walz.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz closes public schools for rest of academic year
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that public schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.