Dial Back, Minnesota
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We have updated Stay Safe MN to reflect the changes imposed by Governor Walz's executive order 20-99, announced November 18, 2020. Industry guidance for businesses has been updated and Executive Order 20-99 Frequently Asked Questions is available – this information will continue to be prioritized as further changes are needed.
Minnesota has dialed back the process of reopening. We have a shared responsibility to look out for each other and save lives. Our case numbers are rising, our hospitals are reaching capacity, and we are facing a long winter ahead––but together, we can make an impact by temporarily dialing back our reopening efforts to keep each other safe. Learn more about how Dial Back, Minnesota affects businesses and industries, families, and individuals.
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
Always follow these safety practices
Always stay six feet away from others.
Must telework if you can.
Get tested.
Last updated 11/10/2020 2:15 p.m.
| Setting | Guidance Overview | ||||
| Stay Home MN | |||||
| 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 |
Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Do not gather with people from other households. No indoor or outdoor gatherings, except with immediate household members. No person from outside your immediate household should enter your home. |
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 (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 |
Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Closed to public. Except for delivery and takeout. Up to five customers at a time may be inside the establishment to pick up orders. |
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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Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Closed to public. |
Potential for increased capacity
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| Indoor events and entertainment |
Closed
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Closed
|
Closed
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Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Closed to public. |
Potential for increased capacity
|
| Outdoor events and entertainment |
Closed
|
Drive-in events
per MDH Guidelines |
Drive-in events
per MDH Guidelines |
Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Closed to public. |
+ 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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Public schools will follow the Safe Learning Plan.
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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
Youth programs will continue to operate as long as the primary purpose is child care, not sports instruction or competition. |
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
|
Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Closed. |
Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Closed. |
| 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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Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.Open per DNR's Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
All indoor facilities at outdoor recreation sites will be closed. Gathering outdoors is allowed with immediate household members ONLY. |
Potential for increased capacity
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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* |
Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Open with guidance. Strong recommendation for virtual services ONLY. Weddings, funerals, and other similar planned ceremonies can be held with the current rules in place, but all receptions and gatherings connected to these ceremonies must be canceled or postponed. |
Potential for increased capacity
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| Reception spaces for celebrations or private parties |
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* |
Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Closed |
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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Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Open with guidance Gathering is allowed with immediate household members ONLY. |
Potential for increased capacity
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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 and swim parks |
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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Changes begin November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Closed. |
Potential for increased capacity
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