NW Minnesota News

The Minnesota GOP has released a statement alleging that Gov. Tim Walz needs to relinquish control over citizens' lives.

“Gov. Walz continues to make unilateral decisions controlling all aspects of Minnesota’s businesses, families and well-being in response to moving through the pandemic," the Minnesota GOP stated, according to a press release.

According to the GOP, Walz needs to allow restaurants and bars to remain open. By forcing eateries to stop indoor dining, the governor is causing the businesses to lose money, which is bad for the state's economy as a whole.

“To loosen restrictions by allowing bars and restaurants to resume outdoor service in the middle of winter when temperatures are often below freezing is not a solution to restart our economy or provide revenues these businesses need to maintain their viability, especially after the year they’ve already been through," the Minnesota GOP stated.

The GOP also urged the governor to listen to the will of the people, highlighting that Minnesota residents are smart enough to make their own choices.

“During times of crisis, a great leader is one that listens to the people he represents, leads with careful and thoughtful input from many diverse voices and understands Minnesotans are smart enough to make the right decisions for their families," the Minnesota GOP stated. "A great leader doesn’t kill an economy, cancel holidays, dictate our children’s ability to learn and then bail out businesses with their own hard-earned taxpayer dollars; due to decisions he made which put them in an untenable position in the first place.”