Minneapolis: COVID-19 Health & Safety Information
At Meet Minneapolis, we are hard at work, dedicated to safely bringing meeting, events, convention attendees, leisure travelers and group travelers to the Minneapolis area for the benefit of our community.
Updated: August 1, 2022
Current Status
- Masks or face coverings are not required in Minneapolis. Individual organizations, businesses and venues may still institute specific mask and/or vaccine/testing mandates. Masks are optional for visitors to the Minneapolis Convention Center.
State - Minnesota
Meet Minneapolis and Sports Minneapolis are operating in accordance with guidelines set by the State of Minnesota. To keep up-to-date and learn more about what Minnesota is doing to keep visitors safe at a state level, please visit the following resources:
City-Specific Information
Meet Minneapolis and Sports Minneapolis are operating in accordance with guidelines set by the City of Minneapolis. To keep up-to-date and learn more about what Minneapolis and our metro area are doing to keep visitors safe at the city level, please visit the following resources:
Vaccines & Testing
With some venues and events in Minneapolis requiring proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a negative test result, several options are available for individuals to receive a vaccine and/or a test. To learn of options in Minneapolis and beyond, please visit the following resources:
MSP International Airport
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport has has earned two major industry cleaning and safety facility accreditations - GBAC STAR and Airport Health - as part of its robust effort to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus and combat future health threats. MSP's Travel Confidently program is a thorough, multi-layered cleaning and sanitization regimen, and promotes social distancing, provides hundreds of hand sanitizing dispensers, allows for touchless food and beverage ordering and payment, and offers touchless parking through its online, pre-booked reservation program.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Masks or cloth face coverings are optional for visitors to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Individual events at the MCC may still institute specific mask and/or vaccine/testing mandates. Check the MCC Attendees page for health & safety requirements for individual events. The MCC is no longer the site of a Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Community Testing Site.
Meeting Venues
Masks or cloth face coverings are not required for patrons, employees and visitors of Minneapolis meeting venues. For individual policies, please check the meeting venue's web page.
Hotels
Masks or cloth face coverings are not required for patrons, employees and visitors of Minneapolis hotels. Minneapolis hotel properties are prioritizing cleanliness and safety for their guests. For individual policies, please check out their web pages.
Mass Transit
Metro Transit buses and trains are sanitized daily, using CDC-approved disinfectants with each cleaning. Air filters have also been upgraded to improve air quality. Metro Transit encourages all riders to travel responsibly to protect their health and the health of those around them.
Restaurants & Bars
Masks or cloth face coverings are not required for patrons, employees and visitors of Minneapolis restaurants, bars and other places of public accommodation. Many restaurants and bars are offering delivery, takeout, window service, walk-up service, drive-thru or drive-up service.
Retail Stores & Malls
Masks or cloth face coverings are not required for patrons, employees and visitors of Minneapolis retail stores and malls. Visit individual store and mall websites for their current statuses.
Major Attractions
Masks or cloth face coverings are not required for patrons, employees and visitors of Minneapolis theaters, cinemas, performance venues, and museums. For individual policies, visit attraction websites for updates.
Stadiums & Arenas
Masks or cloth face coverings are not required for patrons, employees and visitors of Minneapolis and St. Paul stadiums and arenas. To keep up-to-date and learn more about the status of major Minnesota stadiums and arenas, please visit the following resources:
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Keep track of what is open and how to safely experience the beauty of Minneapolis parks, lakes, and outdoor spaces.
Skyway System
Downtown Minneapolis skyways are managed by individual buildings. Hours of operation and open/close statuses may vary.
Visitor Center
The Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitor Services staff are available during business hours by phone, email and through social media:
- Phone: 612-397-9275
- Email: info@minneapolis.org
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
Other Helpful Resources
To ensure you are reading the most accurate and up-to-date news regarding COVID-19, follow the CDC’s updates on cdc.gov or their social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).
If you have questions about COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health offers a specific COVID-19 hotline: 1-833-431-2053 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
