Update From the Governor on COVID-19 Restrictions
Governor Walz announced Phase III of the Stay Safe MN plan, including a gradual turn of the dial to allow cautious and safe re-opening of indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues beginning Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Customers and employees will be either strongly recommended or required to wear masks and will be required to adhere to appropriate social distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Limited re-opening of dine-in restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues can begin on Wednesday, June 10. Occupancy rates will be limited based on risk, with an overall occupancy maximum of 250 people. All critical businesses are required to develop and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan by June 29, and the Department of Health (MDH), Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) will publish industry guidance by June 15. Under Phase III of the Stay Safe MN plan:
- Restaurants can begin offering indoor dining while maintaining social distancing, requiring reservations, and seating no more than 50 percent occupancy.
- Indoor social gatherings can take place with 10 people or less; outdoor social gatherings can take place with 25 people or less.
- Gyms, personal fitness and yoga studios, and martial arts may open at 25 percent capacity.
- Indoor entertainment venues, such as theaters and concert halls, can open at 25 percent capacity.
- Recreational indoor entertainment venues, such as bowling alleys, arcades, and museums may open at 25 percent capacity.
- Personal services, such as salons, tattoo parlors, and barbershops, may increase occupancy rates to 50 percent while requiring reservations.
- Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, concerts, and theaters may open at 25 percent capacity.
- Places of worship can increase occupancy rates to 50 percent.
This is great news for Shakopee’s economy and Minnesota as a whole. Thanks to our collective sacrifice and long-term effort in fighting this disease we can begin to slowly open the businesses that make our community thrive. Canterbury Park, ValleyFair, and Shakopee Bowl are all great places that will be allowed to open under this limited capacity. While this is great news we must remain vigilant in taking steps to reduce the risk of spreading this virus, so please remember to wear a mask, wash your hands and stay distant when possible.
Advice From the Minnesota Department of Commerce
You or someone you know may have a business or home that was damaged during the tumultuous events of the past week. If you are wondering what steps you need to take to file an insurance claim we encourage you to utilize these fact sheets put together by the Department of Commerce:
Helpful Community Information
- Road Testing is now available in Plymouth. For all information about what you need to bring in order to be permitted to take the test, visit the DVS website here.
- The Shakopee Clean Up Day has been rescheduled for July 18. Here is everything you need to know about that event.
Brad Tabke, State Representative | Rep.Brad.Tabke@house.mn
Addie Miller, Legislative Assistant | adeline.miller@house.mn