Here's the latest on Gov. Tim Walz's 'Stay Safe Minnesota' order

Q: What does Gov. Tim Walz's "Stay Safe Minnesota" order say?

A: The governor's measure let his stay-at-home order expire on Monday and loosened some restrictions on business openings and social distancing. The original stay-at-home order directed Minnesotans to stay home except for essential needs and services or if they worked in critical sectors.

Q: So can we expect things to return to the way they were before the pandemic hit?

A: No. Walz wants vulnerable Minnesotans to continue to stay at home and social distance to protect themselves from the virus. That includes those at risk for severe illness, such as the elderly or individuals with underlying health conditions. And large gatherings of more than 10 people are still not permitted.

Q: What businesses are now open as a result of the order?

A: Many small businesses and retailers that were shuttered under the stay-at-home order are allowed to open but there will be restrictions on operations, such as 50% of store capacity, and they'll need to have measures in place for social distancing for employees and customers. This includes shopping malls, with some restrictions on common spaces. Walz still wants anyone who can work from home to do so.

Q: What about restrictions for bars and restaurants?

Q: Can I go to the hair salon or the movies yet?

A: Businesses such as hair salons and barber shops can open to in-person services starting June 1, but they can only operate at 25% capacity, and employees must wear masks and other protective equipment when working with a customer. Customers also must wear masks. Movie theaters, concert venues and similar locations are still closed to the public, but Walz is looking at reopening those as part of subsequent phases of his order.

Q: What about outdoor sports, recreation and summer camps?

A: The governor said the Department of Natural Resources is still working on guidance to see if summer camps and youth sports can resume in the summer, but those are still largely restricted under the order. Day camps are OK, but not overnight camps. The order does allow for "outdoor tournaments, competitions, practices, and sports that allow for social distance" and do not require groups of more than 10 people.

Q: Any update on school closures?

Q: Are churches and other houses of worship open to the public yet?

A: Not yet, but Walz did say that small gatherings in houses of worship are OK if they are 10 people or fewer. He's evaluating church services in the next phase of his order.

Q: Can I start planning my camping trip?

A: Starting on June 1, the state is allowing public and private campgrounds to reopen, but officials said there will be new social distancing guidelines and sanitation requirements for common areas in campgrounds.

Q: How is this order enforced?

Q: What if employees returning to work don't feel safe?

A: Walz has issued an executive order for employees returning to work that will protect them from discrimination or retaliation if they raise concerns about workplace safety.

Q: Is everyone in agreement with this order?

A: Reactions to the latest updates were mixed. Hospitality Minnesota, a nonprofit trade association that represents restaurants, lodging and campgrounds, said limiting restaurants to outdoor seating was "surprising and disappointing." "While it's good for those restaurants that are able to offer outdoor seating, it will leave many behind around our state who cannot host patrons in an outdoor patio setting," the group said in a statement. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, said he was "dumbfounded" that churches could still not open for broader services while Walmart and big box stores were open.

Q: What does Walz say?

Q: What's in the next phase of the order?

A: The next phase of reopening, which doesn't have a date set yet, will include gatherings of up to 20 people, indoor service at bars and restaurants — with restrictions — movies in the park and some outdoor entertainment capped at 250 people, and church services outdoors will expand to up to 100 people.

Q: Could restrictions come back at any point?

A: Yes, Walz noted that there are still unknowns about the virus and Minnesotans "must be prepared to dial back if needed."