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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota House Republicans laid out a roadmap Monday for lifting the state s coronavirus restrictions on businesses with a goal of letting
Hospitality industry seeks timeline for reopening
Minnesota s hotel and resort industry wants a commitment from lawmakers or the governor so they can book groups and guests for the tourist and convention seasons Author: John Croman Updated: 8:36 PM CST February 8, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota s struggling hotel and resort industry groups are looking for some assurances, so they can start booking guests and larger groups for this summer and fall.
Republican Rep. Dave Baker of Willmar laid out a plan sets the ambitious goal of getting all businesses back to full capacity a month before summer arrives. With case counts reaching near record lows, it is time to set the stage and communicate to Minnesotans and businesses that we can begin reopening, Rep. Baker told reporters Monday in a press conference with the industry group Hospitality Minnesota and others.
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Even as COVID-19 case numbers decline and the hospitalization situation improves in Minnesota, the hospitality industry remains in crisis. In response, a Republican lawmaker has proposed a timeline to get bars, restaurants, hotels and event centers to expand their capacity.
“With case counts reaching near record lows, it is time to set the stage and communicate to Minnesotans and businesses that we can begin reopening,” said Republican Rep. Dave Baker of Willmar. “Businesses need time to plan and leaders need to be empowered to make decisions to ensure our economy can get moving again while we continue to take appropriate measures to protect individuals.
Liz Rammer, president and CEO of the trade group Hospitality Minnesota, said the state needs to signal to the events and tourism markets that it’s open for business so that it doesn’t lose out to states that have been faster to reopen .