State Wide Mask Mandate ENDS:
NEW: May 13, 2021
Governor Walz announced the end of Minnesota’s face covering requirement in nearly all settings. Please check rules in individual municipalities or at private businesses.
Summary of changes announced May 6, 2021
Effective May 7, all outdoor businesses are no longer subject to occupancy limits or distancing requirements. Outdoors, face coverings for patrons are required only in venues with more than 500 people in attendance. The mandatory closing time for bars, restaurants, and other places of public accommodation has been eliminated.
Effective May 28, businesses will no longer be subject to occupancy limits, distancing or other sector-specific requirements and need follow only the Universal Guidance for All Businesses and Entities and face covering requirements.