St. Paul, MN (NewsDakota.com) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced some major changes to the state’s Covid-19 restrictions today at a press conference. Most of the changes has to do with events, venues, and churches. And for the first time in a while MN Twins fans will be able to watch a game at Target Field. Although seating will be limited.
Here are the changes set to take effect on Monday (March 15th) at noon:
- Social gatherings can now include up to 50 people outdoors or 15 people for indoor gatherings, both without household limits.
- Pod size for youth sports can increase to 50 people for outdoor activities.
- For religious services, the occupancy limit will be lifted, but social distancing will continue to be required.
- Other celebrations must follow individual venue guidance.
- Bars and restaurants will be allowed occupancy up to 75%, with a limit of 250 people, with indoor versus outdoor limits applied separately. Bar seating will increase to parties of four people.
- Salons and barbershops will be able to remove the occupancy limit, but social distancing will continue to be required.
- Gyms, fitness centers and pools will be allowed occupancy up to 50%, while outdoor classes can increase to include 50 people.
- Entertainment venues will be allowed, both indoors and outdoors, occupancy up to 50%, with a limit of 250 people.
Another round of changes will happen on April 1:
- Seated, outdoor venues will be able to add an additional 25% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 10,000 people.
- Outdoor venues that are non-seated can add an additional 15% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 10,000 people.
- Seated indoor venues can add an additional 15% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 3,000 people.
- Indoor venues that are non-seated can add an additional 10% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 1,500 people.