Minnesota Costco Stores Require Customers To Wear Masks

EAGAN, MN — All Costco stores in Minnesota now require customers to wear masks. Children under the age of 2, or people unable to wear masks, are exempted.

"Costco employees are required to wear face coverings, and now we are asking that Costco members do so too," Costco president and CEO Craig Jelinek wrote in a recent letter.

"We know some members may find this inconvenient or objectionable, but under the circumstances we believe the added safety is worth any inconvenience. This is not simply a matter of personal choice; a face covering protects not just the wearer, but others too."

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Additionally, Costco warehouses will allow no more than two people to enter the warehouse with each membership card.

Costco has several stores in the Twin Cities, including Eagan, Woodbury, Eden Prairie, Maplewood, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Maple Grove, and Coon Rapids.

Special shopping hour

Effective Monday, May 4, Costco warehouses will open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday for members ages 60 and older, and people with disabilities.

Only members who meet this criteria will be able to shop at that time.