The pandemic is among the factors blamed for the decision.

The latest jobs report from the state shows Minnesota has regained 60 percent of the jobs that were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown last year.

Rochester rates were above the statewide average for all but one subgroup of students.

Only 20 new cases were reported in the Rochester area last week.

Its operations are now nearly back to normal.

The first in-person meeting will be on June 15.

The last time the weekly count of new cases was this low was the second week of the pandemic.

How did no one notice an orange grove was in Minnesota? Maybe they thought it was orange cones, instead. ((ahem))

Governor Walz said, "We’ve had great success in our state so far with more than 2.5 million Minnesotans fully vaccinated, and we want to build on that success… So roll up your sleeves, make that vaccine appointment, and pick your reward, Minnesota — this is your shot to sum…

The change takes effect June 1st.