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May 14, 2021
As of Friday morning, city officials say they will no longer enforce the citywide mask ordinance.
“Beginning today, the City will no longer enforce the mask ordinance,” Chief Administrative Officer Noah Schuchman said. “It is also important to remember that the CDC’s guidance on easing mask-wearing is for fully vaccinated people and that some business sectors and nonprofits are still required to wear masks within their spaces and may require the public to do the same.”
“The mask ordinance was a plan that was executed to keep our community safe,” City Councilor Terese Tomanek said. “We know that these last fifteen months have been difficult. We are so grateful for the community’s support of this effort. It helped to slow the spread of COVID-19 and saved lives. We are excited to celebrate this big step in starting to get back to normal and more familiar times.”
List of cities, businesses lifting mask requirement, and those keeping it
Minnesota s mask mandate is being repealed on Friday.
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With Gov. Tim Walz lifting the statewide mask mandate on Friday, those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks indoors except for in a few situations.
The announcement, which came after CDC guidance was issued Thursday, brings an end to almost 10 months of a statewide indoor mask-wearing requirement, though it has prompted concerns that the move will encourage those who have not been vaccinated not to wear masks while indoors.
In response to the measure, some Twin Cities businesses such as Rosedale Center have said they will lift their own face mask requirements now the order has been lifted.
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The City of Duluth announced Friday that they will no longer enforce their mask ordinance. Instead, businesses and organizations can choose to create their own policies about mask wearing.
“Beginning today, the City will no longer enforce the mask ordinance,” Chief Administrative Officer Noah Schuchman said. “It is also important to remember that the CDC’s guidance on easing mask-wearing is for fully vaccinated people, and that some business sectors and nonprofits are still required to wear masks within their spaces and may require the public to do the same.”
This announcement came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that masks were no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals in most places.
Faces: Good people and LSBE students
Jim Adkins and Bud Krause have volunteered in Duluth for years, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve both turned it up a notch.
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Jim Adkins and
Bud Krause have been recognized by Jacqueline Wacker, coordinator of the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency’s Meals on Wheels program. The men have volunteered in Duluth for years, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve both turned it up a notch, Wacker said. Adkins has been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels since 2013. He said he loves visiting with the people on his route. Krause began volunteering with the program in 2015. Before retiring, he had worked for The City of Duluth Water and Gas Department for 38 years. Krause also has volunteered with the city of Duluth Senior Programs by serving on the Senior Programs Advisory Board and assisting with parties, bingo and social activities at Morgan Park, Portman and Evergreen comm
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Innovate 218, a resource hub for regional entrepreneurs, is now available for the Northland.
The Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced the formation of Innovate 218, a regional Launch Minnesota Hub designed to support innovators and entrepreneurs located in Northeast Minnesota.
Funding for Innovate 218 comes from a Launch Minnesota Hub Grant.
A new regional website will help connect entrepreneurs with resources.
Innovate 218
“Innovate 218 is truly a region-wide effort, and it would not have been possible without the hard work of many dedicated partners,” said Tamara Lowney, IEDC president. “We’re building an entrepreneurial ecosystem and opening doors to so many incredible opportunities to help business owners start, grow and thrive in northeast Minnesota.”