5 years ago

Sen. Chamberlain Update from St. Paul

Dear Friends, I hope you are healthy and at home.

Today Governor Walz signed Emergency Executive Order 20-20, directing Minnesotans to Stay at Home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These are difficult, challenging, and uncertain times. I would just encourage everyone to hang on through all this chaos and confusion, because this will be behind us soon. We have seen other nations get the virus under control, and there is hopeful news for an effective treatment.

We will move forward. God Bless.

If you have questions about the order, the governor’s office has a link to a FAQ sheet.

MN SENATE

We are working as quickly and effectively as possible, while balancing public health risks of both legislators and the public.

The MN Senate will be in session tomorrow, Thursday, March 26th, with an “anything but regular” process of debate and floor votes. We are in unchartered territory with COVID-19 and it affects how we do everything, including a senate floor session.

My office is open to you and I am happy to visit on the phone. You can reach me by phone (651.296.1253) or email.

Governor Tim Walz

Emergency Executive Order 20-20
Directing Minnesotans to Stay at Home

MARCH 27 (midnight) – APRIL10 (5:00 pm)

Governor Walz issued a “shelter-at-home” proclamation today. Many of you have already written asking “what does this mean for me and my family?” These are unchartered waters for us in MN; this is a first. Link to the governor’s site for FAQ’s.

Many business owners have sent inquiries asking if they are “essential” and can remain operational during this time. I refer you to the DEED website for guidance in defining critical businesses.

OPEN:

Hospitals, Clinics
Food markets and grocery stores
Food shelves
Pharmacies
Convenience stores
Liquor stores
Child Care facilities
News organizations
Funeral Homes
Banks
Hardware stores
Post office

PERMISSABLE ACTIVITIES:

Health and safety activities, such as obtaining emergency services or medical supplies
Outdoor activities, such as walking pets, hiking, running, biking, hunting, or fishing
Necessary Supplies and Services, such as getting groceries, gasoline, or carry-out
Essential and interstate travel, such as returning to 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 or homeless shelters if you are without a home
Relocation to ensure safety, such as relocating to a different location if your home has been unsafe due to domestic violence, sanitation, or essential operations reasons

EXEMPT WORKERS: includes, but not limited to

o Healthcare and public health.

o Law enforcement, public safety, and first responders.

o Child care.

o Emergency shelters.

o Homeless shelters.

o Food and agriculture.

o News media.

o Energy.

o Water and wastewater.

o Critical manufacturing.

YOU SHOULD NOT: