Walz extends Minnesotaâs peacetime emergency By KEYC Staff | March 15, 2021 at 5:13 PM CDT - Updated March 15 at 5:13 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) â Gov. Tim Walz announced he signed Executive Order 21-12 Monday, extending the peacetime emergency in the state as vaccination distribution ramps up.
The executive order was unanimously approved by the Executive Council, which is made up of Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Secretary of State Steve Simon and State Auditor Julie Blaha.
âWe are closer than ever to ending this pandemic and returning to our daily lives â and we must keep up the momentum,â Walz said in a statement released by his office. âThe peacetime emergency enables us to safeguard the progress weâve made, protect Minnesotansâ health and well-being, and efficiently deliver the vaccine.â
As COVID-19 spread trends downward, Walz loosens some restrictions
As COVID-19 spread trends downward, Walz loosens some restrictions By Lauren Andrego | January 6, 2021 at 10:48 PM CST - Updated January 6 at 10:48 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) The lights are turning on at the Wow! Zone.
The entertainment venue with a bowling alley, bar and restaurant and arcade has been closed for almost two months.
“In November, we were mandated by the governor to close. We could have had the choice to do take-out or delivery food, but at that time, it wasn’t the right choice for our business, so we’ve been remained closed until then,” General Manager Allison Jennings said.