MPR News with Angela Davis

Minnesota's mask mandate: Your questions answered

A man stands behind a podium with a microphone.
Gov. Tim Walz wears a mask Wednesday during a press conference announcing a statewide order requiring Minnesotans to wear masks in public indoor gathering spaces.
Christine T. Nguyen | MPR News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that everyone in the state will be required to wear masks or face coverings in public indoor spaces. 

Minnesota follows more than half of the country's states that have issued similar mandates. Most of Minnesota’s major cities also have mandates, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, and St. Cloud. 

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with the state’s infectious disease director and two MPR News reporters who have been covering the pandemic.

Use the audio player above to hear the discussion.

Guests:

Kris Ehresmann is the Minnesota Department of Health infectious disease director.

Catharine Richert is a reporter for MPR News based in Rochester.

Dan Kraker is a reporter for MPR News based in Duluth.

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