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The City of Minneapolis remains committed to delivering high quality services for residents and business in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. 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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The City of Minneapolis has released guidance for restaurants, bars and other businesses in anticipation of the governor’s order allowing limited outdoor dining and personal services businesses to open at a limited capacity June 1.
The guidance is part of the City’s framework to move through and emerge from the pandemic. Mayor Jacob Frey has issued an emergency regulation, which includes several measures to allow for greater use of outdoor space and will also waive fees associated with the expansions.
The City of Minneapolis has streamlined the permission process for restaurants and bars interested in expanding their outdoor dining venues. Businesses can apply for a temporary expansion of premises permit to allow for outdoor dining in an adjacent parking lot, parking spaces and available green space.
The City is also holding webinars this week for businesses as they prepare to open:
For more information on the City’s guidance for businesses, visit the City’s website.
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Mayor Jacob Frey's emergency regulation requiring people in Minneapolis to wear cloth face masks or coverings when they are in an indoor place of public accommodation is now in effect.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies).
Masks or cloth face coverings can help with preventing your germs from infecting others – especially in situations where you may spread the virus without symptoms. Wearing a mask does not protect you from others who may spread the virus. So, whether or not you wear a mask, you still need to wash your hands frequently, cover your cough, and practice physical distancing by keeping at least 6 feet of space between people.
Read more about the mask regulation.
Donate homemade face masks at Minneapolis fire stations for Mask Drive Mondays
Minneapolis residents can deliver homemade masks to their local fire station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday beginning June 8 for Mask Drive Mondays.
Remember to stay 6 feet away from others when dropping off your donation. Note: fire stations are not equipped to take any other donations at this time. The City plans to distribute the donated masks throughout Minneapolis to residents, organizations and businesses that are most in need, including food shelves, congregate living facilities, small corner stores and shelters.
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The Minneapolis City Council and committees have resumed a two-week cycle and now include a Budget Committee in addition to the Business, Inspections & Zoning Committee and the Policy & Government Oversight Committee.
Next meetings
- Business, Inspections & Zoning Committee: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2.
- Policy & Government Oversight Committee: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4.
- City Council: 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 12.
Find information about the structure of the committees here and the new calendar here.
Watch or participate in online meetings here.
The next phase of the state's COVID-19 response: Stay Safe MN began May 18. All gatherings are limited to 10 and social distancing with masks, hand-washing and other safety measures should be followed to protect one another.
Starting today, places of worship may open at 25 percent occupancy if they adhere to social distancing and other public health guidelines to keep congregants safe.
Retail stores and other main street businesses can reopen if they have a social distancing plan and operate at 50 percent occupancy.
Starting Monday, June 1, limited outdoor dining at restaurants and bars will be allowed. Salons and barbershops will be allowed to open June 1 at 25% occupancy to ensure the safety of both the employees and the customers inside.
In both industries, customers will be either strongly recommended or required to wear masks, make reservations, and adhere to social distancing requirements to keep themselves, other customers, and employees safe.
Learn more about the Stay Safe MN order.
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Minneapolis sick and safe time ordinance
Under the City’s sick and safe time ordinance, employers are required to provide access to sick leave (or more generous leave) to all employees in Minneapolis. Leave must be paid by employers (unless they employ five or fewer workers) and accrual and use balances must be provided on pay stubs.
An employee's accrued sick and safe time hours are legally protected for their use due to COVID-19 symptoms, testing or infection. Protection extends to the employee and the employee's care of a covered family member. Learn more about how COVID-19 impacts sick and safe time protections.
Additional resources:
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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
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