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With COVID variants as ‘wild card,’ Minnesota Executive Council extends Walz’s emergency powers Dana Ferguson © Provided by Twin Cities Pioneer Press Governor Tim Walz makes a point as he talks about the adjustments to the COVID-19 restriction during a press conference at the Minnesota State Revenue buildingon Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press) Minnesota will remain under a state of peacetime emergency for another 30 days after the state’s Executive Council on Monday voted to extend the governor’s executive authority to swiftly respond to COVID-19. Gov. Tim Walz requested the extension, citing a new concern posed by variants of COVID-19, which have proven to be more transmissible, and he said he would still need to be able to react quickly as the pandemic continues to spread in the state. The emergency declaration allows Walz to enact policy without the Legislature’s approval, which has irked lawmakers who want more of a role i

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