Walz executive order hopes to protect BWCA
Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday that he says will protect Minnesota’s wilderness areas by banning new mining permits in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday that he says will protect Minnesota’s wilderness areas by banning new mining permits in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Gov. Walz bans new mining near Boundary Waters, splits labor allies
A new executive order from Gov. Tim Walz is putting a stop to new mining projects near the Boundary Waters, sparking strong reactions from both supporters and critics.
A new executive order from Gov. Tim Walz is putting a stop to new mining projects near the Boundary Waters, sparking strong reactions from both supporters and critics.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Minnesota wildfires: Flags at half-staff honor firefighter who died responding to Bear Trap Fire
Flags are flying at half-staff across the state to honor firefighter Leslie R. Washington, who died while responding to the northern Minnesota wildfires.
Flags are flying at half-staff across the state to honor firefighter Leslie R. Washington, who died while responding to the northern Minnesota wildfires.
MN wildfires: Businesses push Walz, lawmakers for recovery package
Northeastern Minnesota businesses struggling amid the wildfires burning the Boundary Waters are pushing Governor Walz and state lawmakers to move forward with a special session to pass an economic recovery package.
Northeastern Minnesota businesses struggling amid the wildfires burning the Boundary Waters are pushing Governor Walz and state lawmakers to move forward with a special session to pass an economic recovery package.
Walz signs order barring Minnesota workers from trading on insider information
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is taking new steps to keep state employees from using confidential information for personal gain on prediction markets.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is taking new steps to keep state employees from using confidential information for personal gain on prediction markets.
MN disaster assistance authorized for 4 counties impacted by wildfires, severe storms
State disaster assistance was authorized by the Minnesota governor for four counties in response to wildfire and severe storm damage.
State disaster assistance was authorized by the Minnesota governor for four counties in response to wildfire and severe storm damage.
Walz to receive briefing on northern MN wildfires
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota's Emergency Executive Council are scheduled to meet Wednesday for a briefing on the 17 active wildfires in northern Minnesota and vote on a possible 30-day extension of the state's executive peacetime emergency order.
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota's Emergency Executive Council are scheduled to meet Wednesday for a briefing on the 17 active wildfires in northern Minnesota and vote on a possible 30-day extension of the state's executive peacetime emergency order.
Walz signs Grandparents Happy Hour bill into law
Governor Tim Walz joined residents, caregivers, lawmakers and advocates at Amira Choice Champlin on Tuesday to mark the passage of the "Grandparents’ Happy Hour" provision in the 2026 omnibus liquor law.
Governor Tim Walz joined residents, caregivers, lawmakers and advocates at Amira Choice Champlin on Tuesday to mark the passage of the "Grandparents’ Happy Hour" provision in the 2026 omnibus liquor law.
Walz: More wildfires likely in northern Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is likely at the beginning of a long wildfire season as crews battle multiple fires in northern Minnesota. While there are currently no reported injuries or threatened structures, more fires and additional spread are expected.
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is likely at the beginning of a long wildfire season as crews battle multiple fires in northern Minnesota. While there are currently no reported injuries or threatened structures, more fires and additional spread are expected.
Gov. Walz orders flags to half staff in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, following a proclamation by President Donald Trump.
Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, following a proclamation by President Donald Trump.
Gov. Walz launches Office of Public Service at Open Cupboard
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was at Open Cupboard in Oakdale Tuesday morning to highlight the launching of the Office of Public Service.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was at Open Cupboard in Oakdale Tuesday morning to highlight the launching of the Office of Public Service.
Gov. Walz: Minnesota will 'continue to treat transgender athletes with dignity’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Tuesday nothing will change with how the state treats transgender athletes. They'll be treated with dignity, humanity and respect.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Tuesday nothing will change with how the state treats transgender athletes. They'll be treated with dignity, humanity and respect.
Gov. Walz: ‘We can continue to treat transgender athletes with dignity’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacted Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams. With the laws up to individual states, Walz said Minnesota will continue to treat transgender athletes with dignity, humanity and respect, and nothing will change.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacted Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams. With the laws up to individual states, Walz said Minnesota will continue to treat transgender athletes with dignity, humanity and respect, and nothing will change.
Minnesota primary elections 2026: What you need to know as voting begins
Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:
Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:
Gov. Walz files requests to uncover Trump administration 'retribution campaign’
Gov. Tim Walz has filed formal requests to "demand answers" from the Trump administration in an effort to reveal the scope of what he calls a "campaign of retribution against Minnesota."
Gov. Tim Walz has filed formal requests to "demand answers" from the Trump administration in an effort to reveal the scope of what he calls a "campaign of retribution against Minnesota."
Federal judge blocks DOJ investigation into Minnesota state, city leaders
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to "harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to "harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Judge quashes federal subpoenas targeting Walz, Ellison, other MN leaders
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.
Walz receives medal of honor at Rondo Juneteenth event
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz received a medal of honor at the Juneteenth ceremony at the Rondo Center in St. Paul.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz received a medal of honor at the Juneteenth ceremony at the Rondo Center in St. Paul.
New fraud report blames Minnesota leaders
A new federal report alleges Minnesota’s top officials failed to stop fraud even after concerns were flagged, as Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have both defended their efforts to combat fraud over the years.
A new federal report alleges Minnesota’s top officials failed to stop fraud even after concerns were flagged, as Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have both defended their efforts to combat fraud over the years.