Governor Walz extends Peacetime Emergency

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-35 extending the peacetime emergency in Minnesota for 30 days. It will be in effect until May 13th.

“Our actions have saved lives, but the threat of COVID-19 remains,” said Governor Walz. “The next stages of this pandemic are going to challenge us – an extension of Minnesota’s peacetime emergency will allow us to protect Minnesotans’ health and wellbeing and continue to respond effectively to this rapidly-evolving situation.”

Read the full press release and order by clicking below:

Governor Tim Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency

EO 20-35 Final

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