ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz is ordering most state workers to return to the office for at least half of their scheduled work days. The change in Minnesota state government’s telework policy was announced Tuesday and is set to start June 1.

Much of the state workforce will have to start reporting to the office at least 50% of scheduled work days starting June 1, according to a policy change announced Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz. The new policy will affect state agencies that have hybrid policies giving employees flexibility on which days they are in the office.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday said he will require state employees to report to the office on at least 50% of their scheduled work days starting June 1.