Restaurants, bars, other venues can reopen with limited seating capacity starting Monday.
Gov. Tim Walz announced the limited reopening of bars, restaurants and other venues on Wednesday, which have been closed for in-person services since late November to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Also among the adjustments, youth and adult organized sports will be able to resume games on Jan. 14 with spectators, but must follow capacity limits for indoor or outdoor venues.
Starting Monday, bars and restaurants can reopen for in-person dining at 50% capacity and with a 10 p.m. curfew, according to a release from the governor’s office. Movie theaters, bowling alleys and museums can also reopen at 25% capacity. All venues must limit the total number of people inside to no more than 150, and masks are required. Continue reading.