Minnesota has begun the process of safely reopening. As we return to work and activities we enjoy, we have a shared responsibility to look out for each other and save lives. Keeping businesses and other venues open will depend on all of us doing our part to stay six feet apart, wash our hands often, stay home when sick, and wear a mask. Learn more about the State’s new mask requirements.
How to Stay Safe in Social Settings
Social Gatherings
How to stay safe at social gatherings.
Food Safety & Dining at Restaurants
How to stay safe while visiting restaurants and bars.
Shopping
How to stay safe while shopping at retail establishments.
Industry Guidance Library
Minnesota Stay Safe Status
Follow these safe practices during all phases
All non-Critical Sector businesses are required to have adopted and implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan by June 29, 2020.
Always stay six feet away from others.
Must telework if you can.
Last updated 7/22/2020 9:40 a.m.
| Setting | Guidance Overview | ||||
| Stay Home MN | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 4 | |
| Social Settings |
Stay at home except for essential activities
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Gatherings of 10 or less;
Drive-in gatherings per MDH guidelines |
Gatherings of 10 or less;
Drive-in gatherings per MDH guidelines |
Outdoors: Gatherings of 25 or less
Indoors: Gatherings of 10 or less Drive-in gatherings per MDH guidelines |
Potential for increase gathering size
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| Critical Businesses |
Open
(must telework if you can) |
Open
(must telework if you can) |
Open
(must telework if you can) |
Open (must telework if you can, must have a COVID-19 preparedness plan by June 29, 2020)
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Open (must telework if you can, must have a COVID-19 preparedness plan by June 29, 2020)
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| Non-critical Businesses (non-customer facing) |
Open (must telework if you can, must have COVID-19 preparedness plan)
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Open (must telework if you can, must have COVID-19 preparedness plan)
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Open (must telework if you can, must have COVID-19 preparedness plan)
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Open (must telework if you can, must have COVID-19 preparedness plan)
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Open (must telework if you can, must have COVID-19 preparedness plan)
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| Retail |
Curbside pickup
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Open (50% capacity, must have COVID-19 preparedness plan)
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Open (50% capacity, must have COVID-19 preparedness plan)
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Open (50% capacity, must have COVID-19 preparedness plan)
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Potential for increased capacity
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| Restaurants and Bars |
Delivery and
Take Out Only |
Delivery and
Take Out Only |
Outdoor dining
Capacity: 6 ft of distance must be maintained, not to exceed 50 customers Reservations: Required |
Location: Indoors and outdoors
Capacity: 6 feet of distance, 50% capacity, not to exceed 250 individuals for indoors and outdoors settings each – see guidance for additional details Reservations: Required |
Potential for increased capacity
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| Personal services (salons, tattoos, barbershops) |
Closed
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Closed
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Capacity: 6 ft of distance (max 25%)
Appointments: Required |
Capacity: 6 feet of distance, max 50% -- see guidance for additional details
Appointments: Required |
Potential for increased capacity
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| Gyms, personal fitness and yoga studios, martial arts |
Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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Location: Indoors and outdoors
Capacity: 6 feet of social distance, max 25%, not to exceed 250 individuals for indoors and outdoors settings each – see guidance for additional details |
Potential for increased capacity
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| Indoor events and entertainment |
Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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Capacity: 6 feet of social distance, max 25%, maximum of 250 people in an area – see guidance for additional details
|
Potential for increased capacity
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| Outdoor events and entertainment |
Closed
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Drive-in events
per MDH Guidelines |
Drive-in events
per MDH Guidelines |
Capacity: 6 feet of social distance, gatherings must not exceed 250 people – see guidance for additional details
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+ increased capacity
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| School Buildings |
Closed, except for school-age care for critical sector workers
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Closed, except for school-age care for critical sector workers
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Open with hybrid model for summer learning per CDC guidance
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Open with hybrid model for summer learning and programs per CDC and MDH guidance, and Commissioner approval
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Potential for increased capacity
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| Child Care |
Open per CDC guidance,
prioritizing workers in critical sectors |
Open per CDC guidance
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Open per CDC guidance
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Open per CDC guidance
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Open per CDC guidance
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| Youth Programming |
Open for workers in critical sectors
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Open per MDH guidance and CDC guidance
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Open per MDH guidance and CDC guidance
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Open per MDH guidance and CDC guidance
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Open per MDH guidance and CDC guidance
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| Organized Sports (Adult and Youth) |
Closed
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Closed
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Open for organized youth sports only
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Open with guidance
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Open with guidance
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| Outdoor Recreation Activities and Facilities |
Open per DNR's Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
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Open per DNR's Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
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Open per DNR's Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
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Open per DNR's Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
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Open per DNR's Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
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| Places of Worship, religious services, weddings, and funerals |
Gatherings of 10 or less for funerals and weddings
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Indoors and Outdoors
Capacity: 6ft of distance, max 25%, cannot exceed 250 * BEGINNING MAY 27* |
Indoors and Outdoors
Capacity: 6ft of distance, max 25%, cannot exceed 250 * BEGINNING MAY 27* |
Indoors and Outdoors
Capacity: 6 feet of social distance, max 50%, maximum of 250 people within a single self-contained space – see guidance for additional details |
Potential for increased capacity
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| Campgrounds and charter boats |
Closed
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Closed
except remote sites |
Open with guidance
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Open with guidance
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Open with guidance
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| Large public gatherings over 250 people |
Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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Closed
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| Pools |
Closed
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Closed
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Open for organized youth sports and youth programs per Executive Order 20-63. Closed for other uses.
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Capacity: 6 feet of social distance, max 50%
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Potential for increased capacity
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