You cant pretend this isn't there, he said of the virus. They can run at 25 percent capacity with no showers or pool activity allowed, and no group exercise before Jan. 4. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, said the GOP plans to approve a bill in the state Senate that would ban the governor from using his emergency powers to close schools and said the decision should be up to local school leaders. While its not a requirement, Walz says he expects every school to offer at least some form of in-person learning by March 8. Governor Walz is investing over $430 million in federal funding to help schools, educators, students, and families through this uncertain time. 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Minnesota has seen a decline in new reported coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, following a post-holiday surge that was still well below November case counts. These businesses, which have also been shut for the month, will be allowed to conditionally reopen starting Saturday. Minneapolis schools, for instance, have only remote classes for high schools. He said Monday that he had not yet considered a new statewide emergency that would allow him to put new restrictions -- including a mask mandate -- in place. Update 2023-01-18: Voting has closed and I officially . Other changes laid out Wednesday include: Gyms and fitness centers. The governor's budget recommendations shape our state budget conversation - check out how the Walz/Flanagan budget builds on four years of climate leadership, invests across agencies in climate, and goes deep on how equity intersects with these investments. Walz specificallyaddressed the Class of 2020, who hasseen their senior year completely upended by the impacts of the global pandemic. What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? But what we knew was as we started to dig deep into that over the last several years, that those outcomes weren't always equal and depending on the color of your skin or your zip code, it could have a big impact on what those outcomes look like. News / Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. We're having deep conversations every day, especially around school and looking at events that are coming," Walz told reporters at the state Capitol. FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu. Minnesota Governor Tim Walzannounced a new education plan, dubbed "Due North," on Monday for schools in the state, ahead of the release of his state budget proposal for the next fiscal year. He is expected to announce the state's latest response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families that get . He is expected to announce an extended, but loosened Stay at Home order. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. You can find more detailed statistics on COVID-19 at theHealth Department website. [74] Minnesota now has 35 cases of COVID-19, up from 21. Walz said he expects 1 million Minnesotans to have at least one vaccine soon. Tim Walz on Wednesday extended his current monthlong ban on indoor bar and restaurant service through the year-end holidays, a move he described as a painful but necessary step as they state continues to struggle to stem the spread of COVID-19. . 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The Governor has also prioritized family and community needs by mobilizing his state agencies to create strategies and flexibilities for child care and school-age care providers and protections for workers who will need to provide care for children during the school-day. Those schools may choose to operate in an in-person learning model as long as they are able to implement additional mitigation strategies, which include providing and requiring staff to wear a face shield and mask and offering regular testing, according to a statement. He said he's setting aside 18,000 doses for educators next week. It would be so much easier if none of this was happening, he said. Office of Governor Tim Walz 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Walz recommended the best way to avoid going back to distance learning and have schools remain open is to wear masks in public places and to get vaccinated and the booster shot if eligible and get tested. Above, Senator Tina Smith and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz listen as Hennepin County District 4 Commissioner Angela Conley speaks on June 5, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The virus spread put immense pressure on health care workers and hospitals. 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What does that mean? It would be so much easier if the neighbors weren't dying. Were happy to make this story available to republish for free under anAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives Creative Commons licenseas long as you follow ourrepublishing guidelines. Minnesota health and education officials are considering the CDC's new mask guidance and expect to make a decision within a few days. At the time, the CDC said vaccinated people no longer had to wear masks in indoor public spaces. Tim Walz plunged into a second term that promises to be distinct from his first, pledging that a DFL-led state government will adopt In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to 'era of gridlock' | Listen Notes By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Yes, the big-ticket item in the tax proposals Gov. The governor, a former teacher assistant football coach, said the pandemic has changed for the better since he asked Minnesotans to buckle down and have a goal-line stand to stop escalating COVID-19 numbers late last year. He is expected to announce that school districts will have control over reopening plans. Walz is back at work after he, his wife and his 15-year-old son tested positive and developed mild-to-moderate symptoms in late December. "So, those peacetime emergencies are done and the business mitigations are coming to an end. Minnesota Gov. The governor is expected to give flexibility to school districts as to how they choose to reopen, and to what extent tuition will be done online or in person. The GOP tax plan, which would cost $13 billion over two years, compared to the $5.4 billion proposed by Walz last month, has similarities that could be a starting point for negotiations. Probably not, The long, bitter fight over Minneapolis Roof Depot site, explained, ReConnect Rondo leader: No, a land bridge over I-94 wouldnt be too expensive to build, Time to celebrate our Minnesota public schools, What's one of Minnesota's biggest sources of revenue? In the past few days, though, theres been positive news on new COVID-19 caseloads and hospitalizations. It's been just one week since Rep. Tim Walz and Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson won their respective primaries, but the two are already hitting the debate circuit in their race for Minnesota's governor seat. She said the latest weekly report from the state Education Department said there have been 13,515 infections tied to K-12 school staff and students. Students will. Some are ramping up virus testing among students and staff. But because they were in quarantine, he said, their college-age daughter was not able to spend Christmas with them and stayed with relatives instead. It's a "wooded wonderland" boasting "five magnificent waterfalls.". The bars last day open will be March 25. Thank you to all of our state lawmakers - Office of Governor Tim Walz & Minnesota made history yesterday by taking action to secure women's rights. ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) -- Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday. School superintendents said they are "nervous about Omicron," Bob Indihar, executive director of the Minnesota Rural Education Association, told MPR. After the CDC update, however, legislative Republicans demanded that Walz end the mask mandate immediately. The new episode airs Wednesday, March 8, on HGTV. A. The CDC is saying its time. and they're not mutually exclusive; they'll build on each other.". After receiving final federal approvals over the weekend, the Pfizer pharmaceutical company began distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine the countrys first with shipments arriving in a handful of Minnesota hospitals and clinics Monday. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "There will also be families that won't be comfortable returning to in-person learning next month. Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Indoor gatherings. High school teacher Candidate for U.S. Representative in 2020: Website: Dialka "Dee" Perkins Professional boxer . Gov. No paper. Walz is set to announce Minnesota's back-to-school plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic during a live press conference at 2 p.m. Watch it here. News that the bar and restaurant restrictions will continue is likely to come as a blow to the thousands of bar and restaurant owners and workers across the state.