Workers Exempted From Minnesota's New 'Stay Home' Order: LIST

TWIN CITIES, MN — On Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz extended the statewide "Stay Home Order" until May 4. The original order, which went into effect March 27, was set to expire Friday.

The new order states that all workers who can work from home must do so. Workers in critical sectors who cannot work from home are permitted to go to work.

Many of the exempted workers fall under the following industries; health care and public health, law enforcement, public safety, first responders, food and agriculture, energy, essential supply stores, water and wastewater. However, there are more exceptions.

Find the full list of exemptions below: Note: Blue text indicates modifications from the original order. You can also find the list here.

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Besides to work in critical sectors, Minnesotans may leave their residences only to perform the following activities, and while doing so, they should practice social distancing:

• Relocation to ensure safety, such as relocating to a different location if your home is unsafe due to domestic violence, sanitation, or reasons related to essential operations.
• Health and safety activities, such as obtaining emergency services or medical supplies.
• Outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, running, biking, hunting, or fishing.
• Necessary supplies and services, such as getting groceries, gasoline, or carry-out.
• Essential intrastate and interstate travel, such as returning to a home from outside this state.
• Care of others, such as caring for a family member, friend, or pet in another household.
• Displacement, such as moving between emergency shelters if you are without a home.
• Moving or relocation, such as moving to a new home or place of residence.
• Voting, including all local and state elections.
• Funerals, provided that no more than ten attendees are gathered and strict social distancing is enforced.
• Tribal activities and lands, such as activities by members within the boundaries of their tribal reservation.

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