[St. Paul, MN] – Minnesotans who need or want to be tested for COVID-19 will be able to access free testing at six National Guard Armory locations across Minnesota throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend: Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25. …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with a proclamation issued by the President, Governor Tim Walz today directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, May 24, 2020 to …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced the authorization of emergency assistance for Morrison County for damage sustained from rain and heavy snow during a severe winter storm on March 29, 2020. The storm caused extensive damage to public …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced the phases in his Stay Safe Plan, including a cautious, strategic turn of the dial to allow limited outdoor dining at restaurants and bars starting June 1, 2020. The Governor also announced that salons and …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Judge Theodora Gaïtas to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Judge Gaïtas will fill the vacancy occurring upon the retirement of the Honorable John Rodenberg. This seat is designated as an …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Martin Fallon as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Mr. Fallon will replace the Honorable Kevin Eide. He will be chambered in Carver County. “I am pleased to …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed five bills into law. The bill signing today included: Chapter 93, HF 3356: State Registrar Bill This bill updates statutory requirements on the delivery of paper copies of the State Register to conform with …
Legislation raising the age to purchase tobacco products and banning toxic chemicals will improve public health [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz signed 11 bills into law, including measures to raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21 and make …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and on the 19th of every month through 2020 to remember, mourn, and honor lives …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-58, allowing the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to hold remote meetings as necessary, and Executive Order 20-59 to extend exemptions for vehicles providing assistance for COVID-19 …
[St. Paul, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today appointed Judge Gordon Moore to serve as the next associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Moore will fill the vacancy created upon the retirement of Justice David Lillehaug, who has served on the Supreme …
ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Ms. Laura Thomas as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Ms. Thomas will fill the vacancy occurring upon the retirement of the Honorable Ivy S. Bernhardson. She …
Priorities to increase student access to technology and summer school programs, support child care providers experiencing financial losses, and support programs providing care to frontline emergency responders and working families [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, …
[ST. PAUL, MN] — Today, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-57, authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Education to provide a safe and effective summer learning environment for Minnesota’s students. Minnesota’s public school districts and …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2020, in honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. …
Laws will extend the COVID-19 Minnesota Fund, provide drug transparency, help ensure elections are safe and orderly, and end marriages by minors [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz signed six bills into law. The laws extend the COVID-19 Minnesota …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, the Board of the Minnesota State Academies, the Board of High Pressure Piping …
[ST. PAUL, MN] — Governor Tim Walz today signed /governor/assets/Executive%20Order%2020-52_tcm1055-431643.pdfExecutive Order 20-52, allowing students in critical care sectors to attend classes for needed in-person training or testing in order to graduate. …
[ST. PAUL, MN] — Today, Governor Tim Walz is calling on the Minnesota Legislature to replenish and extend the Minnesota COVID-19 fund. On March 19, the Governor signed into law the $200 million fund to provide resources to protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – As the state continues to take action to protect Minnesotans from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tim Walz today unveiled a new five-point plan to provide more robust support to our state’s long-term care (LTC) facilities. “ …
