On March 25, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-18 extending the closure of bars, restaurants and other places of public accommodation through May 1, 2020. Businesses affected by Executive Orders 20-04 and 20-08 must remained closed until May 1 at 5:00pm. These orders apply to: Restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, and other places of …
03/26/2020: Minnesotans Directed to Stay at Home
On March 25, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-20 directing all Minnesotans to “Stay at Home” from Friday, March 27 at 11:59pm to Friday, April 10 at 5:00pm. Minnesotans may only leave their residence to perform certain “exempt activities” including, among others, obtaining medical services or medical supplies, procuring necessary supplies like gas, groceries …
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03/26/2020: Financial Assistance for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
State Small Business Emergency Loan Following Governor Walz’s Executive Order 20-15, the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has established an emergency loan program for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Loans range from $2,500 – $35,000; are interest free; and partially forgivable (up to 50%). If your business was directly affected by …
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