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.

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.

Walz on rebate checks for MN families: RAW
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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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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. Walz signs marijuana legalization bill into law
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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.

Gov. Walz vetoes rideshare minimum wage bill
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Governor Tim Walz issued his first-ever veto to squash a bill that would've set minimum wages for Uber and Lyft drivers. His decision was partly because the bill could've had an unintended impact on people with disabilities.

Gov. Tim Walz signs gun safety bill into law

Gov. Tim Walz is set to sign a public safety bill into law Friday afternoon. The bill includes two major gun safety provisions. 

Walz signs 3 bills that protect Minnesotans' rights
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Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday morning will signed three bills into law that aim to protect Minnesotans' rights. The bills will protect people seeking or providing gender-affirming health care in Minnesota, ban the practice of conversion therapy and protect people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota.

Gov. Walz vows action on gun control during State of the State

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made a vow Wednesday night that Minnesota will act on gun control as he touted progressive legislation that had passed this session under a DFL-led legislature.

Minnesota flooding: Officials on preparations
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As areas of the state continue to prepare for the impact of spring flooding, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hold a briefing with state and federal partners to provide an update on the state’s current spring flood outlook and statewide preparations.