Minn. Gov. Walz Extends the Stay-at-Home Order for 2 More Weeks, at Least

• The statewide stay-at-home order will remain in place for at least another two weeks in Minnesota, until May 18, as state health officials try to balance the need for protecting the public from the COVID-19 pandemic with allowing businesses and the economy to resume. More businesses can reopen with curbside pickup or delivery for customers.

There was a bit of confusion on Monday, when some pundits were reporting Minnesota was "open for business."  No, that announcement simply allowed to reopen offices and factories that could do so safely under the soc ial-distancing standards.

It didn't lift the stay-at-home order, and only opened up "private" (not public/retail) workplaces, if they wished to do so, and could re-open safely.  Employees are still urged to continue to work from home where possible. That's not "Open for Business" like say, Florida, which has effectively thrown their doors open to the world once again, in pursuit of tourist dollars it seems.  You pray the warmth blunts the effects of the virus on the retirement living communities and elderly populations there. Such a mix of populations there...

Minnesota reported 492 new CoVid cases today, and another 24 deaths.
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In other news, the $1,200 stimulus check for Social Security beneficiaries began depositing into bank accounts the past few days for some in our region.  Just in time for May 1. Good work!

You wonder if that is what is especially goosing the stock market today?