Amendments to Covid-19 Executive Orders effective 5.7.2021

State 3-step plan announced for removal of Covid Restrictions

Press release, Governor Walz, May 6, 2021. 

On Thursday, May 6th, Governor Walz announced a 3 step timeline to end most of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide masking requirement. 

Starting today Friday May 7th, capacity limits for outdoor dining, events, and other get-togethers and mandatory closing times for bars and restaurants will be eliminated.  Individuals will also no longer be required to wear masks outdoors, unless they are at a venue with more than 500 people.  On May 28th, remaining capacity and distancing limits – including those for indoor events and gatherings will expire.

The mask requirement will end once 70% of Minnesotans who are 16 or older get at least one dose of the vaccine, or on July 1.  (Local governments and businesses may still require masks and other precautions after that date.)  You can find more information about the governor’s plan to end COVID-19 restrictions HERE, and the full Executive order HERE.