Gov. Walz dials back COVID-19 restrictions, Rochester businesses and events impacted As Gov. Walz scales back COVD-19 restrictions a Rochester event planning company is sharing how the announcement is impacting area events. Posted: Feb 12, 2021 3:14 PM Updated: Feb 12, 2021 5:17 PM Posted By: Jessica Bringe ROCHESTER, Minn. - As Gov. Walz scales back COVD-19 restrictions a Rochester event planning company is sharing how the announcement is impacting area events. Previously Minnesota limited gatherings to no more than 150 people in an indoor venue with no food service after 10p.m. Now, that's changing to 250 people allowed indoors for entertainment and events; although masks are required and there is no food service after 11p.m.