Businesses take safety precautions as they prepare to reopen Monday

Several businesses across Minnesota are gearing up to reopen.

The "stay at home" order ends Monday, which means some retail stores, including malls, can reopen.

Marina Shimelfarb spent Sunday cleaning her women's fashion boutique, Atelier 957, on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. 

"I just want people to know that this is a safe zone," Shimelfard said. 

The store has masks, gloves and hand sanitizer for customers. After a customer touches or tries on clothes, the clothing will be sanitized with steam.

Atelier 957 in St. Paul is one of many stores across Minnesota preparing to reopen when the state's "stay at home" order expires on Monday, May 18, 2020.[Joe Mazan/KSTP]

Shimelfarb says she's concerned about whether customers are ready to return. 

"I don't know what to expect," Shimelfarb said. "I'm not even sure if my customers are willing to relax and go out and shop in might take a couple days, a couple weeks."