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.

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]
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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
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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. 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.

Indigenous Peoples' Day in Minnesota
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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
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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.

Gov. Walz speaks on SROs, first day of school
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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.

Natalie Hudson appointed MN chief justice
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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.