Gov. Walz to ease COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Tim Walz is set to announce a major pullback on Minnesota’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions Friday, almost a year after he first imposed emergency measures. Walz said Thursday that it would be his biggest move yet in easing restrictions on proms, sports and other larger gatherings.

This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, March 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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