During his Tuesday press conference, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz noted that there will probably be a mandate regarding masks coming soon. Tom Hauser from KSTP in the Twin Cities was at the press conference and reported that Gov. Walz will likely announce a statewide mask mandate on Wednesday.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Gov. Walz likely to announce statewide mask mandate on Wednesday. On Thursday, he’ll sign the police reform bill passed by the legislature early this morning in special session. pic.twitter.com/n2Pwjtd6oo
— Tom Hauser (@thauserkstp) July 21, 2020
Gov. Walz says a mask mandate would not be punishment…it would just encourage people to wear them. He says to expect an announcement in the next day or two. He says masks would help schools open and businesses remain open. pic.twitter.com/MnM7fYZIUa
— Tom Hauser (@thauserkstp) July 21, 2020