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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Minnesota is not ready to reopen

Minnesota is not ready to reopen

Molly Schochet June 4, 2020

Governor Tim Walz announced the first step in reopening Minnesota May 14, loosening the stay-at-home order to allow more small businesses and retailers to open their doors, according to the Star Tribune....

Art by Emmy Pearson. Since the stay-at-home order has been lifted, friends and families want to get together while still maintaining a safe distance. Some activities that make this possible are bike rides, car circles, hammocking, campfires and picnics.

Social distancing fun with friends

Emmy Pearson May 27, 2020

With summer around the corner, and the stay-at-home order being lifted, it can be tempting to get in close contact while hanging out with friends. If you want to get together with friends while staying...

Social distancing still vital for everyone

Social distancing still vital for everyone

Isra Mohamed May 22, 2020

As the stay-at-home order expired on May 18, it is frustrating to hear some people are deciding to stop social distancing.  I find it unfair some are staying at home and following rules while others are...

In a time of social distancing, playgrounds around Minnesota remain empty. Gov. Tim Walz announced May 13 that the stay-at-home order will be allowed to expire May 18 and will be replaced by a Stay Safe order. Walz also signed four Executive Orders aimed at reopening the economy safely.

Stay Safe Minnesota: Walz allows stay-at-home order to expire

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Talia Lissauer May 13, 2020

Protecting public health and economic stability was at the forefront of Gov. Tim Walz’s mind as he signed four Executive Orders May 13 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.  “We believe that we...

Gov. Tim Walz extended the stay-at-home order through May 18 in a press conference April 30. Retail businesses can open on May 4 for curb-side pick up, according to Walz.

Governor extends stay-at-home order until May 18

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to expand, Gov. Tim Walz said he is confident that Minnesota is doing its best to stop the spread and hopes the extension of the stay-at-home order until May 18 will...

Photo illustration by Emily Ziessman. A homemade mask should cover ones mouth and nose tightly as well as lay flat on both sides of the face. Masks should be machine-washed frequently.

Step-by-step instructions for homemade masks

Maggie Klaers April 17, 2020

On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a recommendation that all people wear some form of face covering in public settings, especially in places where social distancing...

Gov. Tim Walz extended the stay at home order through May 3, in Executive Order 20-33. According to the order, Minnesotans can still participate in outdoor activities. "Individuals may engage in outdoor activities (e.g., walking, hiking, running, biking, driving for pleasure, hunting, or fishing), and may go to available public parks and other public recreation lands, consistent with remaining at least six feet apart from individuals from other households," said the order.

Governor extends stay-at home order

Talia Lissauer and Marta Hill April 8, 2020

Continuing the nationwide effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz has extended the stay-at-home order and the closure of bars and restaurants, until May 3. “The continued presence of...

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