Gov. Tim Walz issued a press release Wednesday morning announcing a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, including the reopening of bars, restaurants and theaters.

As the COVID-19 situation has improved across Minnesota, Walz said that people have "reasons to be optimistic," but to guard the progress that has been made.

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