Bipartisan state budget deal reached
Legislators and Gov. Tim Walz announced a state budget deal has been reached, just days before the legislative session is over. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has more on what we know so far.
Legislators and Gov. Tim Walz announced a state budget deal has been reached, just days before the legislative session is over. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has more on what we know so far.
Progressives disrupt Walz budget announcement
After Minnesota budget compromise on healthcare for immigrants, members of the progressive caucus chanted, pounded on doors, and attempted to disrupt a news conference on the budget deal.
After Minnesota budget compromise on healthcare for immigrants, members of the progressive caucus chanted, pounded on doors, and attempted to disrupt a news conference on the budget deal.
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Legislators reach state budget deal [RAW]
Minnesota legislatures and Gov. Tim Walz held a news conference about a bipartisan deal reached for the state budget targets. The legislative session is over at midnight on Monday, but a special session may be needed.
Minnesota legislatures and Gov. Tim Walz held a news conference about a bipartisan deal reached for the state budget targets. The legislative session is over at midnight on Monday, but a special session may be needed.
Gov. Tim Walz on closing of Stillwater prison
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said the state will take four years to phase out the prison, noting the “deferred maintenance that needs to be done to keep Stillwater even operational is becoming unsustainable.” Walz says the DOC has the capacity within the existing system to be able to house those incarcerated at the Stillwater prison in a safer manner and get the operational costs down. This phase out will not impact the sentences of those who are currently incarcerated and there will be no early releases, Walz said.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said the state will take four years to phase out the prison, noting the “deferred maintenance that needs to be done to keep Stillwater even operational is becoming unsustainable.” Walz says the DOC has the capacity within the existing system to be able to house those incarcerated at the Stillwater prison in a safer manner and get the operational costs down. This phase out will not impact the sentences of those who are currently incarcerated and there will be no early releases, Walz said.
MN wildfires: State leaders hold briefing
Gov. Walz and other top state officials held a briefing on Tuesday as firefighting efforts were underway in northern Minnesota.
Gov. Walz and other top state officials held a briefing on Tuesday as firefighting efforts were underway in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: Leaders hope rain brings relief later this week
Minnesota leaders said the raging wildfires burning in northern Minnesota could be a sign of what's ahead for Minnesota, amid a changing climate for the state.
Minnesota leaders said the raging wildfires burning in northern Minnesota could be a sign of what's ahead for Minnesota, amid a changing climate for the state.
Gus Walz opens up about emotional moment at 2024 DNC
The son of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is opening up about his viral moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in an interview done on CBS News.
The son of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is opening up about his viral moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in an interview done on CBS News.
Minnesota Governor?s fishing opener
The 2025 Governor?s fishing opener is underway at Cross Lake. Fox 9?s Jared Piepenburg talks with Gov. Tim Walz about the fishing opener and what he?s most looking forward to this season.
The 2025 Governor?s fishing opener is underway at Cross Lake. Fox 9?s Jared Piepenburg talks with Gov. Tim Walz about the fishing opener and what he?s most looking forward to this season.
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Bill supporting service dogs in training [RAW]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law giving service dogs in training the same support and protection as active working service dogs.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law giving service dogs in training the same support and protection as active working service dogs.
Gov. Walz delivers 2025 State of the State address
Gov. Tim Walz delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Wednesday night.
Gov. Tim Walz delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Wednesday night.
Gov. Walz on potential Medicaid cuts
Gov. Walz says he is worried about how federal cuts might impact Medicaid and other crucial services.
Gov. Walz says he is worried about how federal cuts might impact Medicaid and other crucial services.
Gov. Walz rips planned cuts to Medicaid
Gov. Walz has some strong words on Monday as he discussed potential cuts that could impact federal health programs including Medicaid.
Gov. Walz has some strong words on Monday as he discussed potential cuts that could impact federal health programs including Medicaid.
Gov. Walz touts Philips expansion in MN: 'That's how you bring manufacturing back'
Philips is set to undertake a massive expansion as it invests in its medical scanning device division. The expansion is expected to add 158 new jobs in Plymouth, Minn.
Philips is set to undertake a massive expansion as it invests in its medical scanning device division. The expansion is expected to add 158 new jobs in Plymouth, Minn.
Gov. Walz speaks on Philips expansion
Philips is moving forward with an expansion in Plymouth, Minn. Gov. Walz toured Philips imaging center before speaking on Thursday.
Philips is moving forward with an expansion in Plymouth, Minn. Gov. Walz toured Philips imaging center before speaking on Thursday.
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Gov. Walz booed, heckled at MN Capitol [RAW]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was booed and heckled as he took the stage during a veterans program at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday, April 10. Here's the full video.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was booed and heckled as he took the stage during a veterans program at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday, April 10. Here's the full video.
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Walz on veterans, Trump's tariffs, more [RAW]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke with media during Veterans Day at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday. The governor was booed by attendees, to which he said 'Some of these guys voted for what's happening at the VA and they don't like it." The governor commented on the veterans omnibus bill, which he says they'll get it done. He also commented on the state budget, President Donald Trump's tariffs and his decision to pause them.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke with media during Veterans Day at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday. The governor was booed by attendees, to which he said 'Some of these guys voted for what's happening at the VA and they don't like it." The governor commented on the veterans omnibus bill, which he says they'll get it done. He also commented on the state budget, President Donald Trump's tariffs and his decision to pause them.
Walz on Trump's tariffs: It's about groveling to him
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was asked about President Donald Trump's decision to pause tariffs for some countries on Wednesday, saying the day prior Trump said he wouldn't pause them. Walz said, "It's about having people come and grovel to the president" to get a deal. Walz also questioned how Trump thinks manufacturing is going to move back to the United States with 3% unemployment.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was asked about President Donald Trump's decision to pause tariffs for some countries on Wednesday, saying the day prior Trump said he wouldn't pause them. Walz said, "It's about having people come and grovel to the president" to get a deal. Walz also questioned how Trump thinks manufacturing is going to move back to the United States with 3% unemployment.
Gov. Walz talks Twins Home Opener
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 ahead of the Twins Home Opener on Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 ahead of the Twins Home Opener on Thursday.
Walz declares Trans Visibility Day
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declares ?Trans Visibility Day? during a gathering at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declares ?Trans Visibility Day? during a gathering at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday.
MN leaders speak out after ICE detains U of M student
Minnesota leaders like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz are speaking out after ICE detained a University of Minnesota student this week. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.
Minnesota leaders like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz are speaking out after ICE detained a University of Minnesota student this week. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.