Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Governor Walz wants compromise
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.
Minnesota’s roads ranked No. 1 in the United States
Minnesota’s roads are the best in the United States, a study by Consumer Affairs says.
Burnsville first responders shot: Gov. Walz orders flags to half-staff
Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags to fly at half-staff to honor the three Burnsville first responders killed during a standoff Sunday morning.
MnDOT Name a Snowplow winners announced [RAW]
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) said it received more than 8,000 snowplow name submissions in December, which were narrowed down to 49 finalists to be voted on. Now, the results are in for the eight winners.
Gov. Tim Walz announces 2024 infrastructure plan
Governor Tim Walz laid out his infrastructure plan for 2024, ahead of the start of this year's legislative session.
Gov. Walz to announce 2024 infrastructure plans
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will announce his 2024 infrastructure plans. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details, along with a preview of the Minnesota Legislative Session that begins next month.
Gov. Tim Walz beloved cat, Afton, still missing nearly 4 months later
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said his family's cat Afton, who has been missing since the summer, has still not returned home.
Gov. Walz on MN rebate checks being federally taxed: It's 'bull----'
Governor Tim Walz isn't happy that the federal government will tax Minnesotans who received rebate checks this year, calling it "bullsh--" during a Wednesday news conference.
Minnesota reissuing nearly 150K rebate checks after they went uncashed
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reissuing nearly 150,000 tax rebate checks that have not been cashed.
Gov. Walz signs executive order ending college degree requirements for most state jobs
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Monday eliminating four-year college degree requirements for more than 75% of state jobs.
Indigenous Peoples' Day in Minnesota
Monday, Oct. 9, marks Indigenous Peoples' Day in Minnesota. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest on how people are marking the holiday.
Live updates: Evening meeting on Minnesota SRO concerns and clarification
Amid a renewed call for a special session on the law covering School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is meeting Wednesday night with legislative leaders, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Attorney General’s Office.
State leaders, law enforcement meet on SRO law
Amid a renewed call for a special session on the law covering School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is meeting Wednesday night with legislative leaders, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Attorney General’s Office.
School resource officers in MN: Walz says special session is possible to clarify new law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he's open to the idea of a special session to address concerns surrounding the state's new law for school resource officers (SROs).
Gov. Walz speaks on SROs, first day of school
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday visited Oak Grove Elementary School in Bloomington to kickoff the start of the school year. During brief comments, Walz addressed calls for a special session to clarify the school resource officers law.
Gov. Tim Walz beloved cat, Afton, has gone missing from St. Paul home
Afton also disappeared for about 10 days in 2018, but was later found safe and sound in a neighbor's garage.
Walz announces new MN Supreme Court chief justice
Governor Tim Walz announced his choices for the new Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Meet Minnesota's new Supreme Court chief justice, associate justice
The Minnesota Supreme Court will have a new chief justice, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday.
Natalie Hudson appointed MN chief justice
The Minnesota Supreme Court will have a new chief justice, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday. Justice Natalie Hudson will serve as chief justice starting in October. The move will follow the retirement of current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea. Hudson has served on the Minnesota Supreme Court since 2015 after being appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton. She will be the first person of color to serve as chief justice.
Where is my rebate? Checks landing in Minnesotans' bank accounts; paper checks coming soon
Income tax rebates of $260 for individuals and up to $1,300 for families of five are already starting to show up in the bank accounts of about 2.1 million Minnesota residents, officials said Wednesday.