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Text: COVID-19
Resources
Last Updated: 4/8/2020 9:11 AM
The following information is compiled from the departments of: Administration, Agriculture, Corrections, Education,
Employment and Economic Development, Health, Human Services, Labor and Industry, Management and Budget,
Natural Resources, Public Safety (Driver & Vehicle Services, State Emergency Operations Center, Homeland Security),
Revenue, Housing Finance Agency, Metro Transit, and the Governor's office, the Courts, the Attorney General's office,
the federal government (CDC, SBA and IRS), and the nonprofit sector.
Overview
• State of Minnesota main COVID-19 website
o State of MN COVID-19 Dashboard that tracks the virus's spread and case characteristics in Minnesota
o State of MN Response and Preparation Dashboard, includes data on available ventilators, ICU beds,
personal protective equipment (PPE), and testing
• Dept. of Health's COVID-19 homepage containing a wealth of information
• Center for Disease Control (CDC): Learn about COVID-19; cases and latest situation updates
COVID-19 MN Hotlines
• Health questions (7 am to 7 pm): 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903
• Business, school and child care questions (7 am to 7 pm): 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504
• DHS hotline for child care providers with COVID-19-related questions: 1-888-234-1268
Resources
• Agriculture
o COVID-19 related updates from the MN Dept. of Agriculture (MDA) for farmers, ranchers, cottage food
producers, etc.
o Do you have COVID-19 related questions for MDA? Email: mdaresponds@state.mn.us
o Minnesota Farm and Rural helpline: 833-600-2670)
• Child Care
o Child care information for families and child care providers
o Communications from state to child care providers on COVID-19 are here and here
o Parents/Guardians needing child care resources can call Child Care Aware of MN at 1-888- 291-9811 or
go to www.parentaware.org to search on-line for child care options
o Peacetime emergency child care provider grants
o Six Minnesota Initiative Foundations have launched an Emergency Child Care Grant Program to
provide support for Greater Minnesota licensed child care providers serving families of
essential workers needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Think Small" has launched an
effort to issue grants to family child care programs in the metro area.
• Courts
o Information on temporary court operation procedures can be found here
• Discrimination and the MN Dept. of Human Rights
o Information on mistreatment and discrimination due to COVID-19. To submit a complaint click here or call
651-539-1133. You can also call a special "Discrimination Helpline" during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
toll-free helpline is 1-833-454-0148. It will allow those who experience or witness bias and discrimination
to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
o MDHR and the Department of Labor have a workers protection PDF, which includes info about
employment discrimination with respect to COVID-19
o Viruses don't discriminate and neither should we
• Driver and Vehicle Services at the Department of Public Safety
o Frequently asked questions about: driver's licenses, Real ID, vehicle registration tabs, road tests, etc.
• Environment & Natural Resources
o Dept. of Natural Resources update
• Employers and Employees
o Information and resources for employers, businesses and workers from Dept. of Employment and
Economic Development (DEED)
o A DEED guide for Minnesota small businesses to help make sense of the various financing options.
Several state and federal programs have been created to help small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Different programs make sense for different businesses, so the Minnesota Department of Employment
and Economic Development (DEED) has posted a guide that details all of the assistance available in one
spot. This information can help small businesses determine which programs might work for them.
? Small business financing
? Emergency Loan Program
? Loan Guarantee Program
? Shared Work Program
? Federal SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
? Federal SBA Paycheck Protection Program
o Guidance from DEED on Governor Walz's "Stay at Home" order as it relates to the critical/essential
worker designation.
o Critical sector/essential worker classifications: These categories follow the federal Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Guidelines with some Minnesota-specific additions
o Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA): Identification Of Essential Critical
Infrastructure Workers During Covid-19 Response
o What should I do if I disagree with my employer or employee about a Critical Sector worker exemption?
If a dispute about whether an employee qualifies for a Critical Sector exemption remains unresolved
after an employer and employee have attempted to work collaboratively to determine eligibility,
employees can contact the State Emergency Operations Center hotline at the following numbers: 651-
297-1304 or 800-657-3504 (toll free) or SAHviolations@state.mn.us The Minnesota Department of
Public Safety will work with local law enforcement officials to ensure compliance with the Order. The
Governor's focus is on education and voluntary compliance.
o Frequently asked questions by employers and employees answered by the Dept. of Labor and Industry
(DLI)
o For questions about your business interruption insurance
• Governor
o Executive orders issued by Governor Tim Walz
o Announcement by Governor Walz of his "Stay at Home" order
o Frequently asked questions about the Governor's "Stay at Home" order
o To report a violation of the "Stay At Home" order, DO NOT call 9-1-1. Call 651-793-3746 or email
SAHviolation@state.mn.us.
o Governor's COVID-19 homepage
• Health & Public Health Insurance
o State of Minnesota main COVID-19 website
? State of MN COVID-19 Dashboard that tracks the virus's spread and case characteristics in
Minnesota
? State of MN Response and Preperation Dashboard, includes data on available ventilators, ICU
beds, personal protective equipment (PPE), and testing
o Center for Disease Control (CDC): Learn about COVID-19
o MN Dept. of Health's COVID-19 homepage containing a wealth of information
o MN Dept. of Health's Situation Updates for COVID-19 are here
o Apply for Medical Assistance/MNCare here
o Information about MNsure Emergency Special Enrollment Period
o MNSure's COVID-19 page
o MN Department of Health COVID-19 Response Funding for Health Care Providers
• Human Services and Food Resources
o Department of Human Services (DHS) COVID-19 Information
o DHS waivers and modifications: Governor Tim Walz granted DHS emergency temporary authority to
change administrative and regulatory requirements for food assistance, home care, public health care
and other state programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can stay up-to-date on those
actions here.
o SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/MFIP (MN Family Investment Program) Resources
? Apply Online at ApplyMN.dhs.mn.gov
? Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF) for families and people under age
60; individuals and couples who are 60 or older should use the one-page Senior SNAP
Application (PDF). Mail or bring the completed form to your local county or tribal office (PDF).
o Other Food Resources
? Need help getting food right away? See this resource page from Dept. of Human Services
• House of Representatives
o Information about COVID-19 related legislative activity can be found here
o A link to this resource document can be found here
• Housing
o Need help finding or paying for housing? See this resource page from MN Housing
• How can I help?
o Suggestions for how you can help from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)
o Guidance on how to donate or procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from MN Management and
Budget
o If you are a business that has a service, equipment, or other capability that could be of value in fighting
the COVID-19 virus, please fill out this form
o To offer assistance of some type email the specifics of your offer to: hsem.ppp@state.mn.us. This "public
private partnership" email inbox is monitored by staff at Minnesota's "Department of Homeland Security,
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)".
• Personal Protective Equipment: face masks, goggles, shields, isola