Today Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an emergency regulation establishing a curfew 8 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. tomorrow in Minneapolis in alignment with Executive Order 20-65 issued by the State of Minnesota.

The curfew will also be in place 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30 until 6 a.m. Sunday, May 31. During the hours of curfew, people must not travel on any public street or in any public place.

All law enforcement, fire, medical personnel, and members of the news media, as well as other personnel authorized by the City of Minneapolis, City of Saint Paul, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota State Patrol, or Minnesota National Guard, are exempt from the curfew. Individuals traveling directly to and from work, seeking exempt care, fleeing dangerous circumstances, or experiencing homelessness are also exempt.

Read the regulation.

The mayor has also called a special emergency meeting of the City Council to discuss the recent declaration of local emergency tied to civil disturbance. That emergency meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Learn now to watch the meeting remotely. 

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Por orden del alcalde queda prohibido la circulación de personas en todas las calles y espacios públicos de la ciudad, durante los siguientes horarios: Viernes 29 de Mayo de las 8 pm hasta las 6 am. del Sábado 30 Sábado 30 de Mayo de las 8 pm hasta las 6 am del Domingo 31.

Las personas que no cumplan con esta medida pueden ser arrestados o recibir una multa Por favor cuida a tu familia y tu comunidad.

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.

• Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 situation update
• Find COVID-19 testing locations
• Should I get tested? Online screening tool
• Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 information in multiple languages
• City of Minneapolis COVID-19 Dashboard 
• COVID-19: How to isolate or quarantine 
• Tips on making your own cloth mask and guidance on wearing masks
• Hennepin County videos on using, making and wearing cloth masks in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong.
• Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 information
• Email COVID19@minneapolismn.gov for health-related questions or guidance related to COVID-19.

• State of Minnesota Safely Returning to Work guidelines 
• FAQs for local businesses: Find information about how to stay updated on the latest orders, how to pay license fees, curbside pickup zones.
• City's Small Business Team
• Hennepin County Small Business Relief Program 
•  Minnesota Employment and Economic Development Department COVID-19 resources 
• Federal Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

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: 

• Information on unemployment benefits
• State of Minnesota Safely Returning to Work guidelines 
• Minnesota Employment and Economic Development Department's resources for workers
• Information on the City's wage theft prevention ordinance
• Minnesota Department of Labor information 
• U.S. Department of Labor resources 
• State of Minnesota childcare information
• Emergency Relief Fund for artists living in Minnesota 
• Other resources for workers