DMI welcomes governor’s order to reopen some businesses

Many businesses which have been closed for weeks because of COVID-19 could open again within days. 

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is allowing non-essential retail stores to open, as long as they serve no more than five customers at a time. 

Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. director Robin Moses in La Crosse says store owners will need to follow the social distancing standards before they re-open.  

Most businesses in downtown La Crosse closed on March 16th under the stay-at-home order issued by Evers. 

The general order remains in place through May 26th.      

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called for all businesses statewide to be opened.