Masks are required in all indoor spaces. Exceptions will be made for those under the age of 5 years old and those with a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask.
Restrictions as of Jan. 11th:
- Bars and restaurants can open at 50% capacity with a max of 150 people. Parties cannot be of more than 6 people and they must remain 6ft from each other, bar seating is open to parties of two; reservations are required for all services and establishments must end on premises consumption by 10 PM.
- Gyms and pools are capped at 25% with a maximum capacity of 150 people and face coverings are required
- Indoor events and entertainment places may open at 25% with no more than 150 people in each area of the venue. Face coverings are required and food services cannot be offered after 10 PM
- Outdoor events and entertainment will continue at 25% capacity with a maximum capacity of 250 people with social distancing required
- Youth and adult organized sports resumed practice following the appropriate capacity limits for indoor and outdoor venues
- Wedding receptions / other private parties may resume with limits; if food and drink is served then the event is limited to 2 households or 10 people indoors ( or 3 households and 15 people outdoors)
- Places of worship will remain open at 50% capacity
Vaccine Information: Information on the COVID-19 vaccine and the Dept. of Health's roll out plan to distribute the vaccine can be viewed in the Council's COVID-19 tab by clicking
here.
School Related Restrictions:
School districts have the choice of doing in-person, hybrid or distance learning for the new school year. Their choice is determined by the number of new COVID-19 cases in their county over a 14-dy period. No matte the school district, parents have the option to request distance learning for their child and schools must comply. The Governor's press conference on this school year plan can be viewed by clicking
here.
Additional COVID-19 information can be found on the COVID-19 tab of this website and can be viewed by clicking here
For more information on COVID-19, schools, business closures, prevention, child care and updates on how Minnesota is handling the virus visit the Minnesota Dept. of Health website by clicking HERE. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website can be viewed by clicking HERE for federal updates on the U.S. response. For more information on community resources during this time, and to read a letter from the Council's Chair visit the COVID-19 tab on this page.