Tomorrow’s front page of The New York Times. Grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, friends and fellow Americans. Let’s honor their memories by respecting one another and repairing the divisions that, like the virus itself, threaten the fabric of our nation.🇺🇸

In just the first week of eligibility, 36,880 Minnesotans requested absentee ballots so they could vote from home. In 2018 for the same period, that number was 173. In 2016, that number was 88. Wow! To order your ballot, go to https://t.co/8on0iDeGmQ.

Today, we were named the #3 park system in the nation by the Trust for Public Land. This achievement marks the 6th consecutive year that Saint Paul has ranked in the top 3 on the “ParkScore®” index, a recognition we can all take pride in. Read more: https://t.co/wjPrFfYcsX

☑️If you can reasonably work from home, you must. ☑️Retailers can welcome customers, at 50% capacity. Masks strongly encouraged. ☑️Businesses re-opening this week must have a safety plan, posted and shared with workers and customers. 2/4

As we've moved into #StaySafeMN this week, there are of course lots of Qs about how this will work. I wanted to share again that there's lots of information at https://t.co/R8vo93q6VS A few key points on this thread: 1/4

Definition of a PATRIOT: a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors We all know covid-19 is the enemy, and wearing a mask in public indoor places is defending your fellow Americans. Be a patriot.🇺🇸 Wear your mask.😷

Congrats to the high school Class of 2020, as well as to the teachers, coaches, and most of all, parents and family who’ve guided you along the way. Thanks for letting me be part of your big day!

I ran into this young lady graduating from St. Paul Central High School without a graduation ceremony. She got her cap and gown today and visited mom at work so she could show it off and get pics. Congrats to everyone in high school and college Class of 2020!

Today, the @SPACC, @SCOREstpaul, the City of Saint Paul, @RamseyCounty, @AfricanEDS, @HAP_MN, @Latinocdc , @MCCD_MN, @NDC_MN, and other partners launched a call for volunteers to serve as business mentors for a new #PayIfForwardSTP program. Learn more at https://t.co/WT3AW4vYCw.

Fire Chief Butch Inks and Firefighters from @IAFFLocal21 delivered meals today to Bethesda hospital in Saint Paul. The meals were graciously donated by @Wahlburgers in Maplegrove MN.

I just happened to pass by this house— don’t know the person, but this made my day! And more importantly, congratulations to the person who kicked cancers a$$!!!

Fun fact: A drop of Mississippi water takes 90 days to travel from the headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. We are all connected along its journey. Get outside and notice your connection to the world. How you can nurture these connections? #WellnessWednesday

Check out this feed for today’s #COVID19 updates.

Open court locations: Battle Creek Rec Cherokee Regional Park Dunning Park Eastview Park Groveland Rec Hayden Heights Rec Homecroft Park Langford Park Rec Mattocks Park ​​​​​​​ MLK Rec North Dale Rec Phalen Rec Rice Rec Saint Clair Park West Minnehaha Rec

We’ve made meaningful progress in the fight against COVID-19, but we all need to continue to slow the spread of this virus. That means: 😷 wear cloth masks, ⬅️➡️ maintain social distance and 🏠 stay home if you can.

Twin Cities employers are hiring for essential roles! Don't miss out! https://t.co/mq0UtDwdXn @RamseyCounty

I just want to say thank you, Minnesota. You have risen to the challenge before us and shown incredible kindness, generosity, and grit through it all. Keep it up. #MNStrong

The MN Book Awards are live tonight! Check out amazing Minnesota authors and celebrate our inspiring community of writers and readers.

The MN SEOC has put together a very helpful site to show where you can get #COVID-19 testing. Almost 100% of all sites are within a 60 minute drive of any place in Minnesota. Learn more about when, why, & how to get tested here: https://t.co/v1AeA0O5Fi