(St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Tim Walz is expected to announce that Minnesota can loosen up when it comes to Coronavirus rules. The Governor's office has released a statement detailing the changes, which are expected to go into effect March 15
Social gatherings: Up to 50 people outdoors or 15 people for indoor gatherings, both without household limits.
Youth sports: Pod size increasing to 50 for outdoor activities.
Religious services: Remove occupancy limit, but social distancing required.
Celebrations: Follow venue guidance.
Support small businesses:
Bars and restaurants: Increasing allowable occupancy to 75%, up from 50%, with a limit of 250 people. The limits apply separately indoors and outdoors. Bar seating increases to parties of 4.
Salons/barbers: Removing the occupancy limit, but social distancing required.
Gyms/fitness centers/pools: Increasing allowable occupancy to 50%, up from 25%. Outdoor classes can increase to 50 people.
Entertainment venues: Increasing allowable occupancy to 50%, up from 25%, both indoors and outdoors, with a limit of 250.
As summer nears, the state will adjust guidelines for large venues. All venues can open at 50% capacity up to 250 people. Venues with normal occupant capacity over 500 can add additional guests, effective April 1:
Seated outdoor venues can add an additional 25% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 10,000 people.
Non-seated outdoor venues 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.
Non-seated indoor venues can add an additional 10% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 1,500 people.
