Adjusting the dials a little further

Per Governor Walz today, effective Saturday, February 13 at noon, further steps to reopen Minnesota’s economy safely, are listed below.

·        Increasing the “not to exceed” capacity in restaurants to 250, while leaving the maximum capacity at 50 percent

·        Increasing indoor entertainment “not to exceed” capacity to 250, while leaving the maximum capacity at 25 percent

·        Increasing private events and celebrations “not to exceed” capacity to 50, while leaving the maximum capacity at 25

·        Increasing gym and pool “not to exceed” capacity to 250, while leaving maximum capacity at 25 percent, and reducing distancing requirement to 6 feet.

·        Allowing restaurants to stay open until 11 p.m.

Executive Order 21-07 will have the full force and effect of law upon the approval of the Executive Council, which is made up of Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Secretary of State Steve Simon, and State Auditor Julie Blaha.