Minnesota lawmakers anticipate new peacetime emergency order from Gov. Tim Walz

At the Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz is widely expected to extend his peacetime emergency powers

May 13, 20200

Glen Stubbe - Star Tribune count

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, shown May 5, is expected to extend the emergency powers he has wielded since the pandemic began to ramp up in March, leaders in both parties say.

Legislative leaders in St. Paul are readying for Wednesday's expected extension of peacetime emergency powers that have enabled Gov. Tim Walz to temporarily close schools, shutter businesses and order residents to stay home unless necessary.

Walz administration officials remained tight-lipped Tuesday about the announcement as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and fatalities in Minnesota continued to rise. But leaders in both parties in the Capitol said they fully expect the governor to extend the emergency powers he has wielded since the pandemic began to ramp up in March.

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