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Minnesota Senate GOP Ousts Commerce Commissioner Steve KelleySenators voted 31-33 not to confirm Kelley, after Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order to extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency for another 30 days.

Gov. Walz Again Calls For Special Session To Extend Peacetime EmergencyGov. Tim Walz called again Wednesday for a special legislative session to extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency for 30 days.

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Tim Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency In MinnesotaMinnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday signed an executive order to extend the state’s peacetime emergency through September 11.

Gov. Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency Due To COVID-19 OutbreakThe current peacetime emergency status is set to expire August 12 if not extended on or before then.

'This Pandemic Is Not Over': Gov. Tim Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency In MinnesotaMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and on Friday extended the state’s peacetime emergency through mid-July.

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Tim Walz Says Retail Businesses Can Reopen May 18; Bars And Salons On June 1Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that he will extend the state’s peacetime emergency until mid-June, but he will allow the stay-at-home order to expire next week.

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Walz Expected To Extend Emergency Order, To Update At 6 P.M.The state’s peacetime emergency was set to expire on May 13. The peacetime emergency gives the governor power to issue executive orders.

Reality Check: President Trump Doesn't Have Authority To 'Reopen' StatesPresident Trump said again today that he has the authority to "open up" states that governors have shut down to stem the spread of COVID-19.