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By Tommy Wiita from KSTP-TV - July 14, 2020

More cities, municipalities, colleges and universities are considering a mandate on face masks being worn in public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota.

Here is a list of areas where wearing a mask is a must, as of July 14.

Universities/Colleges

• The University of Minnesota Crookston is requiring all faculty, students and visitors to wear a face covering in any enclosed indoor space. Exceptions include an assigned apartment or residence hall or when alone in an office or study area.
• The University of Minnesota Morris is requiring all faculty, students and visitors to wear a face covering in any enclosed indoor space. Exceptions include an assigned apartment or residence hall or when alone in an office or study area.
• The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is requiring all faculty, students and visitors to wear a face covering in any enclosed indoor space. Exceptions include an assigned apartment or residence hall or when alone in an office or study area.
• St. Cloud State University is requiring all faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear face masks during the fall semester in all university buildings.
• St. Catherine University is requiring all faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear a mask when entering and walking through buildings on campus and while in common or shared spaces. Exceptions include working alone in a private office.

Cities/Municipalities

• The city of Blaine is requiring all visitors to wear a provided mask or one of their own when entering government buildings.
• The city of Duluth is requiring all residents and visitors to wear face masks in publicly accessible common areas of buildings. Businesses that aren't publicly accessible can be exempt so long as six feet of social distancing is possible. Businesses can be fined $100 for a first violation, with higher fines for repeat offenses.
• The city of Edina is requiring face masks inside public spaces, including retail establishments and city-owned buildings like City Hall. Exceptions include inside the city's recreation facilities when social distancing can be maintained.
• The city of Minnetonka is requiring face masks for those who are over 2 years old and can medically tolerate a face covering when in an indoor space of public accommodation.
• The city of Minneapolis is requiring face masks to be worn inside businesses and other indoor facilities.
• The city of St. Paul is requiring face masks to be worn inside city buildings and at all businesses licensed by the city.
• The city of Mankato is requiring people over the age of 13 to wear a face mask in public spaces such as retail stores, service establishments and city government buildings. Violators could be charged with a misdemeanor. Any further violations could result in a $200 penalty.
• The city of Rochester is requiring face masks to be worn at indoor facilities, including indoor restaurants and bar seating, gyms, public transportation and retail businesses. Masks are also required by staff and patients while on Mayo Clinic property.
• The city of Winona is requiring all residents and visitors to wear face coverings indoors in public buildings and anywhere where physical distancing is difficult.
• The city of Excelsior is requiring individuals wear face coverings in indoor areas accessible to the public.