March 27, 2020

The City of Minneapolis remains committed to delivering high quality services for residents and business in the face of the coronavirus crisis. For an overview of the City's response to COVID-19 and the latest impacts to City services, visit minneapolismn.gov/coronavirus.

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Mayor Frey, Chief Arradondo on the Stay at Home order

Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo discussed enforcement of Gov. Tim Walz' Stay at Home Order at a March 27 press conference.  Watch a video of the press conference.  To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Gov. Tim Walz directed Minnesotans to stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs from 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 27 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 10. Learn more about the order and read the FAQs.  Trips outside the home should be limited but people can still do the following: Go to grocery stores. Go to medical appointments and the pharmacy. Walk the dog, ride your bike and be in nature while practicing social distancing by remaining 6 feet from others. Get essentials for neighbors or loved ones in need of assistance.

City of Minneapolis updates

• Mayor Jacob Frey actions: Mayor Frey issued a public health emergency declaration March 16 in response to COVID-19 and has issued a series of emergency regulations. 
• City Council actions: The City Council has restructured its committees to address the COVID-19 crisis. Read more about the new structure. 
• City of Minneapolis service updates: An overview of City services impacts, including information about City construction projects, solid waste and recycling collection and more.

Public health information: Slow the spread of COVID-19

The Minnesota Department of Health is leading the statewide response to the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. The City's Health Department is working closely with the Minnesota Department of Health and Hennepin County to respond. Right now the most important thing for everyone to do is help keep the disease from spreading: stay at home, wash your hands, avoid touching your face and practice social distancing. Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 information in multiple languages. Mental and behavioral health providers and community cultural healers may apply for funding for between $2,500-$7,500 through the Division of Race and Equity's COVID-19 Emergency Mental Health Fund to serve residents experiencing increased stress and trauma due to the coronavirus outbreak.  Minnesota Department of Health behavioral and mental health resources.

Information and resources for businesses

• In Minneapolis and around the globe, the coronavirus pandemic presents an extraordinary public health crisis, and an extraordinary challenge for small businesses. City staff continue to work with our partners to gather information about other resources and to develop additional support strategies for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
• Updated information about participating providers will be posted to the City's Coronavirus FAQs for small business.
• For questions, contact the Small Business Team at 612-673-2499 or SmallBusiness@minneapolismn.gov.

Resources for workers

Information on unemployment benefits Updates on how COVID-19 impacts Sick and Safe Time protections Information on the City's wage theft prevention ordinance Other resources for workers

Housing information

• Resources for renters (including legal resources)
• FAQs on suspension of evictions
• State of Minnesota Housing information
• Minneapolis Public Housing COVID-19 information

COVID-19 updates from City partners

Minnesota Stay at home except for essential needs order  Minnesota Department of Health guidance for all Minnesotans Hennepin County COVID-19 information Metro Transit schedule impacts Minneapolis Public Schools COVID-19 resources Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board COVID-19 FAQs and updates  Meet Minneapolis #WeGotThisMPLS campaign Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District City of Saint Paul COVID-19 information University of Minnesota COVID-19 updates

Community resources

• Community support: Learn how to help and find other community resources.
• Tune into the City's cultural radio programs for COVID-19 updates. The City has programs on KMOJ 89.9 FM (English); La Raza 95.7 FM (Spanish); KALY 101.7 FM (Somali); and WIXK AM 1590 (Hmong.) Radio shows schedule

Featured video

Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo denounce discrimination against Asian Americans. Watch the video.  Contact Civil Rights if you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint.

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