Gov. Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency

TWIN CITIES, MN — Gov. Tim Walz Monday once again extended his coronavirus peacetime emergency. The emergency powers have been in place since March 13.

Walz says the emergency powers give the state flexibility in responding to "rapidly-evolving issues stemming from COVID-19."

“The peacetime emergency has provided us tools to save lives and mitigate the devastating impacts of this pandemic," Walz stated. "As cases skyrocket in other states, we can’t let our guard down now."

Including Minnesota, 49 out of 50 states remain in a COVID-19 state of emergency.

COVID-19 in Minnesota

A total of 499 new cases and eight deaths from coronavirus were reported in Minnesota Monday. Since May 28, when the daily death toll reached 35, COVID-19 deaths have generally declined.