Walz to announce reopening plan for Minnesota Thursday
Gov. Tim Walz speaking at an elementary school in Hopkins, Minnesota on Tuesday, May 4.
(FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a reopening plan for Minnesota on Thursday.
Walz hinted last week that he would be easing more of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions soon. He has allowed businesses to reopen, although many still face capacity limits or curfews. Schools have reopened and athletes no longer need to wear masks when playing outdoor sports.
Walz hints at loosening restrictions next week as coronavirus numbers improve
Gov. Tim Walz hinted Tuesday that he may be easing more of Minnesota’s coronavirus restrictions soon as the state appears to be coming down from a spring surge in infections and hospitalizations. He told reporters to expect an announcement later this week or early next week.
"Thursday’s announcement should go a long way to moving things forward," the governor said at a news conference in Hopkins Tuesday, although he avoided mentioning specifics about how much he will lift capacity limits.
Walz said he thinks Minnesotans "should expect to have a very normal summer."