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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rebate checks for Minnesotans begin this week, up to $1,300 per family
A prominent promise made by Gov. Walz last legislative session will begin to come to fruition for Minnesotans this week with rebate checks up to $1,300 starting.
A prominent promise made by Gov. Walz last legislative session will begin to come to fruition for Minnesotans this week with rebate checks up to $1,300 starting.
Walz on rebate checks for MN families: RAW
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday, Aug. 16, held a press conference announcing rebate checks for Minnesota families will be sent out before the start of the new school year.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday, Aug. 16, held a press conference announcing rebate checks for Minnesota families will be sent out before the start of the new school year.
Family of Ricky Cobb takes closed-door meeting with Gov. Walz
Ten days after Ricky Cobb II was killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop, Cobb’s loved ones met with Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday.
Ten days after Ricky Cobb II was killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop, Cobb’s loved ones met with Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday.
Fargo police shooting: Walz orders flags at half-staff in honor of Officer Jake Wallin
Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Minnesota National Guard Sergeant and Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin.
Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Minnesota National Guard Sergeant and Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin.
Minnesota governor had authority to impose mask mandate, Appeals Court says
Gov. Tim Walz had the legal authority to mandate face masks when he declared a public health emergency in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
Gov. Tim Walz had the legal authority to mandate face masks when he declared a public health emergency in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
Gov. Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor St. Paul fire captain Chris Parsons
Honoring the life of St. Paul Fire Captain Christopher Parsons, who died on June 15, Governor Tim Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff.
Honoring the life of St. Paul Fire Captain Christopher Parsons, who died on June 15, Governor Tim Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff.
Gov. Tim Walz signs $2.6B infrastructure plan, a bipartisan success from a partisan session
Gov. Tim Walz signed a $2.6 billion public infrastructure package Thursday, the largest in state history and the biggest bipartisan success of an often partisan legislative session.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a $2.6 billion public infrastructure package Thursday, the largest in state history and the biggest bipartisan success of an often partisan legislative session.
Marijuana legalization: Gov. Walz signs Minnesota cannabis bill into law
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law making recreational marijuana legal in Minnesota, with the state becoming the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law making recreational marijuana legal in Minnesota, with the state becoming the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis.
Gov. Walz signs marijuana legalization bill into law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a bill into law that legalizes adult-use cannabis. Former Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has been an outspoken supporter of recreational marijuana, was at the bill signing.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a bill into law that legalizes adult-use cannabis. Former Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has been an outspoken supporter of recreational marijuana, was at the bill signing.