Stay at Home Order Expires, and "Stay Safe MN" Begins

May 14, 2020 — Governor Changes Policy; Stay at Home Order Expires, and “Stay Safe MN” Begins.

On May 18, the statewide stay-at-home order lifts, allowing opening of brick-and-mortar retail shops at reduced capacity and nonessential travel for Minnesotans. Those who can should continue to work from home. Bars, restaurants, barbershops and salons could open as early as June 1 if they meet safe opening plans that will be devised later this month by state health officials, including social distancing plans requiring them to operate at a maximum of 50% occupancy. Those older than 65 and the medically vulnerable are advised to stay home, and everyone is encouraged to work from home if at all possible and wear a mask when in public. Walz also extended for another 30 days a peacetime state of emergency that was set to expire Wednesday. For the full announcement, click here.