KSTP News reports…
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday issued a proclamation congratulating 23 cities, counties and a township across Minnesota as telecommuter-friendly communities.
Walz has also declared Aug. 7, 2020, as “Telecommuter Forward!” day in the state of Minnesota.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear how important it is for the state to support telecommuting capabilities,” said Walz. “This initiative will help ensure options for remote work expand in our state, improving the quality of life for employees and encouraging economic vitality in communities throughout Minnesota.”
How does a community sign up?
According to the release, under the law, communities must adopt a model resolution that includes a statement of support for telecommuting and a single point of contact for coordinating telecommuting opportunities within their community. Minnesota communities that wish to become a Telecommuter Forward! community can find the resolution template from the Office of Broadband Development on DEED’s website.
Which communities are participating?
The first group of communities certified as telecommuter-friendly are:
- Cities:
- Albany
- Balaton
- Big Lake
- Bigfork
- Halstad
- Lake Benton
- Lake Crystal
- Madelia
- Monticello
- North Branch
- Preston
- Spring Grove
- Warren
- Windom
- Counties:
- Beltrami County
- Big Stone County
- Chisago County
- Cook County
- Lincoln County
- Sherburne County
- Swift County
- Martin County
- Township:
- Greenvale
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