Walz orders flags half-staff to honor Peace Officer Memorial Day
In honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all US and state flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday.
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Polar Semiconductor $525M facility expansion [RAW]
Polar Semiconductor announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Blooming, a project that will cost an estimated $525 million.
Gov. Walz on tickets prices ahead of Wolves Game 3
Gov. Tim Walz talks ticket prices ahead of the Timberwolves game Friday. Gov. Walz signed the "Taylor Swift bill" into law on May 8, which requires ticket sellers to list the total costs (including fees and charges) at the time of purchase, prohibiting selling more than one copy of a ticket and prohibiting resellers from hiring someone to purchase tickets for resale.
MN air quality forecast for summer 2024: Walz, state leaders share details
Minnesota state officials say this summer’s air quality forecast will have “more air quality alerts than normal” but not as many as the record-breaking number of alerts seen in the summer of 2023.
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Gov. Walz announces new state Supreme Court appointments [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday the appointments of two new justices to Minnesota's highest court. Theodora Gaïtas and Sarah Hennesy have been appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court, which will now have a majority of female justices.
Minnesota Supreme Court has female majority with newest appointees
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday the appointments of two new justices to Minnesota's highest court.
Uber, Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Less than a month left
The deadline for Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis is now less than a month away and state leaders are looking back to Minneapolis City Council to get something done to stop that from happening.
Gov. Walz State of the State Address: FULL
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his State of the State address on Tuesday, touting investments made in both early education and future investments.
How to watch Gov. Tim Walz's State of the State Address
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will give his 2024 State of the State Address from Owatonna High School on Wednesday, March 26 — and you can watch it live here.
Gov. Walz backs legislation to stop book bans
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited a St. Paul school library to show support for legislation to take on book bans.
Minnesota investing millions to help train people for high-demand jobs
About $20 million in Minnesota state grants will go to schools and training centers as part of an effort to prepare workers to meet the high demand for five fields of employment.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Gov. Walz wants compromise
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Gov. 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.
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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.