The Minnesota Department of Health reported 526 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 more deaths bringing the statewide totals to 27,501 and 1,170 respectively.
State health officials are strongly recommending people who have been at protests, vigils, and other demonstrations over the last week get tested for COVID-19.
In a news conference on Saturday, Governor Tim Walz announced his plans to let churches and other places of worship to partially reopen starting on Wednesday.