More institutions add masking policies
| | Aug. 4, 2021
You can breathe a deep sigh of relief soon, Minnesota. Air quality is improving around the state as a favorable wind pushes smoke back toward Canada. However, because much of northern Minnesota still has readings that are “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” that area is still under an air quality alert until Wednesday evening.
The drought is still hanging on, though some relief is on the way. All of the state could see scattered showers and storms Thursday, though rain totals are expected to be fairly low.
A small update to yesterday's masking news: The Minneapolis Parks Board just announced face coverings will be required in all indoor spaces. That includes recreation centers, golf clubhouses, ice arenas and more.
For those keeping track, there are now indoor masking requirements for University of Minnesota campuses, Minnesota State colleges where transmission is considered high, in city-owned buildings in St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth as well as government buildings in Hennepin, Ramsey and Olmsted counties. Know of more places that have announced policies? Tell us about them.
Subscribe to our Minnesota Today podcast to get up-to-date Minnesota news twice daily. — Sara Porter, MPR News | |
|
|
|
|
| Senate DFLers seek outside look at harassment claim | | A former staff member says her request that the Senate investigate a harassment claim went nowhere. DFL leaders who the woman says failed to adequately remedy the situation now have requested an outside investigation. | | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
