Fact Check: Are Minnesota governors powerless to change abortion access?
While Minnesota governors can't unilaterally change the state constitution, they're not powerless on the topic of abortion.
While Minnesota governors can't unilaterally change the state constitution, they're not powerless on the topic of abortion.
Fact Check: Are Minnesota governors powerless to change abortion access?
FOX 9's Theo Keith fact-checks Republican Scott Jensen's first television ad in the Minnesota governor's race.
FOX 9's Theo Keith fact-checks Republican Scott Jensen's first television ad in the Minnesota governor's race.
RAW: Gov. Walz comments on violence at Minnesota State Fair
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday morning commented on the shooting at the Minnesota State Fair and other acts of violence in the Twin Cities metro as of late, saying incidents of senseless violence are "unacceptable." In an election year that's been focused on violent crime, Walz called on the judicial branch to enact hefty penalties on those who shoot a gun in a crowded area. The victim in the shooting at the State Fair Saturday night has been treated and released from the hospital. Authorities have a good idea on who the suspect is, Walz said, but the victim isn't cooperating. He also said the victims and suspects in the case, and the shooting at Mall of America, involved teenagers, stressing the need to ensure there is proper support for young people in schools and other social services so kids go on to make good choices.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday morning commented on the shooting at the Minnesota State Fair and other acts of violence in the Twin Cities metro as of late, saying incidents of senseless violence are "unacceptable." In an election year that's been focused on violent crime, Walz called on the judicial branch to enact hefty penalties on those who shoot a gun in a crowded area. The victim in the shooting at the State Fair Saturday night has been treated and released from the hospital. Authorities have a good idea on who the suspect is, Walz said, but the victim isn't cooperating. He also said the victims and suspects in the case, and the shooting at Mall of America, involved teenagers, stressing the need to ensure there is proper support for young people in schools and other social services so kids go on to make good choices.
RAW: Gov. Walz welcomes Brooklyn Park students back to school
Gov. Tim Walz visited Zanewood Elementary School in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday to welcome students back at the start of the new school year.
Gov. Tim Walz visited Zanewood Elementary School in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday to welcome students back at the start of the new school year.
Gov. Walz welcomes students back for new school year
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, Sept. 6, welcomed students back for a new school year.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, Sept. 6, welcomed students back for a new school year.
Fact Check: Jensen misstates test score slump; Walz's COVID claim lacks data
Education is a flashpoint in the Minnesota governor's race, as Republican challenger Scott Jensen hammers DFL Gov. Tim Walz about falling test scores and time missed in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education is a flashpoint in the Minnesota governor's race, as Republican challenger Scott Jensen hammers DFL Gov. Tim Walz about falling test scores and time missed in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fact Check: Walz ad on education funding leaves out details
Education policy has become a battlefront in the Minnesota governor's race as student head back to school amid drops in test scores during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education policy has become a battlefront in the Minnesota governor's race as student head back to school amid drops in test scores during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RAW: State Fair Police provide update on shooting
State Fair Police and Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday morning provided an update on a shooting at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night.
State Fair Police and Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday morning provided an update on a shooting at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night.
Broad support emerges for wiping away Minnesota tax on student loan relief
Key lawmakers in both political parties and Gov. Tim Walz say they support eliminating state income tax liability on federal student loan forgiveness.
Key lawmakers in both political parties and Gov. Tim Walz say they support eliminating state income tax liability on federal student loan forgiveness.
Walz says claim about pandemic school closures 'taken out of context'
Gov. Tim Walz says Republicans are taking his claim that students missed little time in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic out of context.
Gov. Tim Walz says Republicans are taking his claim that students missed little time in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic out of context.
Fact Check: Is the lack of debates in the Minnesota governor's race unusual?
Republican governor candidate Scott Jensen alleges that DFL Gov. Tim Walz is avoiding debates in this year's Minnesota governor's race, while Walz says the pace of scheduling debates isn't unusual. Time for a FOX 9 fact check.
Republican governor candidate Scott Jensen alleges that DFL Gov. Tim Walz is avoiding debates in this year's Minnesota governor's race, while Walz says the pace of scheduling debates isn't unusual. Time for a FOX 9 fact check.
GOP's Scott Jensen: 'In September, we'll start responding' to TV ad onslaught
Republican governor candidate Scott Jensen says his campaign will start airing television ads in September to counter attacks from DFL-aligned groups in the Minnesota governor's race.
Republican governor candidate Scott Jensen says his campaign will start airing television ads in September to counter attacks from DFL-aligned groups in the Minnesota governor's race.
Gubernatorial candidates stump on Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair
The two major party candidates running for Minnesota governor both made stops at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, the first day of the fair.
The two major party candidates running for Minnesota governor both made stops at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, the first day of the fair.
State Sen. David Tomassoni dies after ALS battle
State Sen. David Tomassoni, a longtime lawmaker from the Iron Range, died Thursday night after a year-long battle with ALS.
State Sen. David Tomassoni, a longtime lawmaker from the Iron Range, died Thursday night after a year-long battle with ALS.
Walz: State will keep police reinforcements in Minneapolis 'as long as it's necessary'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will keep reinforcements in Minneapolis indefinitely to help the city's depleted police department curb violent crime, a move his Republican challenger said came too late.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will keep reinforcements in Minneapolis indefinitely to help the city's depleted police department curb violent crime, a move his Republican challenger said came too late.
Fact check: Walz, Jensen take liberties in first debate
In their first face-to-face showdown, Gov. Tim Walz characterized Republican challenger Scott Jensen as an inexperienced armchair quarterback, while Jensen painted Walz's first term as a disappointment.
In their first face-to-face showdown, Gov. Tim Walz characterized Republican challenger Scott Jensen as an inexperienced armchair quarterback, while Jensen painted Walz's first term as a disappointment.
Walz, Jensen have heated first debate to kick off fall campaign
Gov. Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen sparred over the state's COVID-19 response, the economy, and rural issues during their first ? and, for now, only ? face-to-face meeting. A standing room-only crowd packed the main barn at FarmFest, the yearly celebration of agriculture in southwest Minnesota, where politicians traditionally visit to show their interest in farm issues. Election years give added weight to the event.
Gov. Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen sparred over the state's COVID-19 response, the economy, and rural issues during their first ? and, for now, only ? face-to-face meeting. A standing room-only crowd packed the main barn at FarmFest, the yearly celebration of agriculture in southwest Minnesota, where politicians traditionally visit to show their interest in farm issues. Election years give added weight to the event.
Walz 10-year economic plan calls for childcare credits, out-of-state marketing
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and members of his cabinet visited a sheet metal fabricator in the north Metro on Wednesday to release an economic plan that calls for improving access to childcare and growing the job market over the next decade.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and members of his cabinet visited a sheet metal fabricator in the north Metro on Wednesday to release an economic plan that calls for improving access to childcare and growing the job market over the next decade.
Walz renews call for legislative action as BCA 'overwhelmed' with crime evidence
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said state lawmakers should agree to come back to the Capitol and pass new police funding.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said state lawmakers should agree to come back to the Capitol and pass new police funding.
Governor Tim Walz renews call for legislative action as BCA 'overwhelmed' with crime evidence
As he faces criticism from Republicans about a two-year wave of violent crime, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said state lawmakers should agree to come back to the Capitol and pass new police funding.
As he faces criticism from Republicans about a two-year wave of violent crime, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said state lawmakers should agree to come back to the Capitol and pass new police funding.