Walz to ease restrictions on indoor dining

Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce the next phase of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday.

The governor will announce a rollback of restrictions on indoor dining, according to a spokesperson. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor, sit-down service at bars and restaurants, run through late Sunday.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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