(St. Paul, MN) – Statement from Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) following Governor Walz’s Stay at Home order:

“The Governor’s concern for the health and safety of Minnesotans is well-placed.  That said, I think the Stay-at-Home order is premature, and the mandatory closure of ‘non-essential’ business is overreaching. The people of this state will have extensive ground to make up when the crisis is over and the shutdown is lifted.”