Walz Expected To Announce Extension Of Shutdown Order
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St Paul (KROC AM News) - Minnesota Gov. Walz has apparently made up his mind and will extend the shutdown order affecting bars and restaurants beyond this Friday, most likely through the holidays.
That means the businesses will miss out on all three of the year-end holidays because they were also closed during the Thanksgiving weekend.
Dozens say they have had enough and are vowing to reopen, which could lead to enforcement action.
A group that was formed earlier this month says dozens of bars and restaurants plan to defy the order and open this week. The group known as ReOpen Minnesota Coalition has released a list of the businesses on its Facebook page.
On Wednesday Governor Walz extended his executive order that prohibits indoor dining at Minnesota bars and restaurants with Executive Order 20-103. The order states that indoor dining won t be allowed through the holidays. The Executive Order runs through January 10th at 11:59 PM. In a note from the Northfield Chamber of Commerce s Lisa Peterson, she broke down what the newest executive order does for many Minnesota businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peterson wrote Restaurants and bars will be allowed to open outdoor seating starting the Saturday, December 19 at 50% capacity (100 maximum, 4 people per table all seated). It should be noted that there are other limits towards those establishments if they pursue outdoor dining, which the restrictions include that outdoor shelters cannot be fully enclosed and restaurants and bars must close for outdoor dining between 10:00 pm and 4:00 a.m.
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Walz while discussing Minnesota bars and restaurants, says limited outdoor serving will be allowed. He says it s not a solution but it could help in some situations. The ban on indoor serving in those businesses will remain in place until at least January 11th. READ MORE HERE
Original Story:
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is scheduled to update Minnesotans on the State s response to COVID-19 during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Sources say Walz is going to extend the current shutdown order affecting Minnesota bars and restaurants through the holidays, allow gyms and fitness centers to reopen Saturday with capacity limits, and allow youth sports to start practicing on January 4th. He is also expected to discuss holiday gatherings and a plan for schools going forward.
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