Minnesotans Watch As Wisconsinites Pack Bars, Taverns

Moments after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers' stay-at-home order Wednesday afternoon, the Tavern League of Wisconsin told its members that they can "OPEN IMMEDIATELY!"

A number of bars across Wisconsin did exactly that.

The Iron Hog Saloon in Port Washington had its doors open by 3 p.m., according to WISN. A live broadcast on Twitter showed a packed crowed at Nick's on 2nd in Platteville.

The State Street Pub in Green Bay was busy 7 p.m., reports USA Today, as was nearby Lenny's Tap.

"Up until now, Wisconsin was in a pretty good place in our battle against COVID-19," Evers said in a statement after the court's decision. "Despite that good work, Republican legislators have convinced 4 justices to throw our state into chaos."

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday reported that a total of 10,902 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus across the state, and 421 people have died from the virus. Another 117,111 people have tested negative for the virus across the state.

Minnesota will open up starting Monday, but slowly

Across the border in Minnesota, bars and restaurants will have to remain closed until at least June 1. Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that when his Stay Home order expires Monday, he will not extend it. However, when the Stay Home order ends, Walz plans to replace it with a new order that brings back more social interactions.

In Minnesota, 12,917 cases have been confirmed and 638 people have died.

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The new order will be titled "Stay Safe MN."

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