ST. PAUL, MINN. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz is quarantining after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19. Walz was in a news conference with the infected staff member on Monday but was not within 6 feet of them for more than 15 minutes, which is what health officials define as close contact. The governor canceled a planned…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz says he is easing several coronavirus restrictions, citing rising vaccinations and declining COVID-19 cases. Walz announced Friday that religious services will no longer have occupancy limits starting noon on Monday. Public venues will be allowed to open at 50% capacity, with a limit of 10,000 for outdoor venues starting April 1. This means…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday that will be “the biggest turn yet.” The announcement comes as Minnesota expanded vaccine eligibility to 1.8 million more people this week after surpassing its goal of getting 70% of seniors vaccinated. Regarding proms and graduations…
CHASKA, Minn. — Former state Sen. Scott Jensen makes his Republican candidacy for governor official. The family physician has been critical of the state’s response to the pandemic and in interviews with Fox News and other media outlets has questioned federal guidelines around reporting COVID-19 deaths. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who is serving his first term, is expected to seek…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older. The state will expand eligibility to the next two phases of Minnesotans at once. Walz said Tuesday the next two priority groups include people with underlying health conditions and those…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minn. Gov. Tim Walz provides an update on state COVID-19 policies. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: COVID-19, GOV. TIM WALZ
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – A Republican state lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that he says would “free the Minnesota Twins to play home games in Wisconsin” until Gov. Tim Walz allows fans to return to Target Field. The Milwaukee Brewers were recently granted permission from local health officials to host games with over 10,000 fans. “Teams across the…
MINNEAPOLIS — It’s being called a game changer in the fight against COVID-19. A third, single-shot vaccine. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was on hand as the state received its first batch of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “It’s almost mind-boggling that it’ll be a year ago on this coming Saturday, that the first confirmed case of COVID showed up in…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will announce Thursday the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to health officials, nearly 42% of Minnesota seniors have had at least the first dose. Walz will wait until 70% of senior citizens get the COVID-19 vaccine before expanding eligibility. Earlier this week, Walz said he was considering whether…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Minnesota has a new online tool to help residents learn when and where they can get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Gov. Tim Walz announced the launch of the “Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector” as part of the state’s strategy for getting people vaccinated as supplies slowly become available. Minnesota is currently vaccinating health care workers, long-term care residents…
