Fact Check: Walz and Jensen seek edge on crime ahead of debate
Crime doesn't pay, according to an old saying, but campaigns that run television ads about crime can certainly pay off. In the lead-up to the first general election debate between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen, a GOP group and Jensen are hammering Walz over a surge in carjackings. In his own crime-themed ad, Walz is defending his record while calling Jensen "dangerous."
Crime doesn't pay, according to an old saying, but campaigns that run television ads about crime can certainly pay off. In the lead-up to the first general election debate between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen, a GOP group and Jensen are hammering Walz over a surge in carjackings. In his own crime-themed ad, Walz is defending his record while calling Jensen "dangerous."
The Queen of Norway visits Minnesota, meets Gov. Walz
Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway is visiting Minnesota for the first time in a decade to highlight Norway’s ties with the Norwegian-American community.
Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway is visiting Minnesota for the first time in a decade to highlight Norway’s ties with the Norwegian-American community.
Feeding Our Future fraud case sees its first guilty pleas
The first two defendants have pleaded guilty in the massive�Feeding Our Future fraud case.
The first two defendants have pleaded guilty in the massive�Feeding Our Future fraud case.
Fact Check: Walz claim of 'sending checks' lacks receipts
"I'm fighting to put money back in pockets by sending checks up to $2,000 to help Minnesotans with rising costs," Walz tweeted Wednesday from his campaign account.
"I'm fighting to put money back in pockets by sending checks up to $2,000 to help Minnesotans with rising costs," Walz tweeted Wednesday from his campaign account.
Fact Check: Walz claim of 'sending checks' lacks receipts
FOX 9's political reporter Theo Keith fact checks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's claim he is sending checks to Minnesotans to help with rising costs.
FOX 9's political reporter Theo Keith fact checks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's claim he is sending checks to Minnesotans to help with rising costs.
Minnesota lacked fraud evidence vs Feeding Our Future before FBI got involved
One thing was missing in Minnesota's months-long legal battle against Feeding Our Future: specific evidence of fraud presented to a judge.
One thing was missing in Minnesota's months-long legal battle against Feeding Our Future: specific evidence of fraud presented to a judge.
Minnesota lacked fraud evidence vs Feeding Our Future before FBI got involved
One thing was missing in Minnesota's months-long legal battle against Feeding Our Future: specific evidence of fraud presented to a judge. The FBI later did what the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota attorney general's office did not, producing an avalanche of evidence that has resulted in 49 indictments in what federal prosecutors consider the biggest pandemic fraud scheme in the country. The feds say at least $250 million meant to feed low-income kids was stolen.
One thing was missing in Minnesota's months-long legal battle against Feeding Our Future: specific evidence of fraud presented to a judge. The FBI later did what the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota attorney general's office did not, producing an avalanche of evidence that has resulted in 49 indictments in what federal prosecutors consider the biggest pandemic fraud scheme in the country. The feds say at least $250 million meant to feed low-income kids was stolen.
Minnesota senator sought new meal site as Feeding Our Future probe intensified
As Minnesota temporarily put the brakes on dozens of new meal locations sponsored by Feeding Our Future in spring 2021, a state lawmaker was privately lobbying for one new site to be added to the system.
As Minnesota temporarily put the brakes on dozens of new meal locations sponsored by Feeding Our Future in spring 2021, a state lawmaker was privately lobbying for one new site to be added to the system.
Gov. Walz, public safety officials discuss crime response: RAW
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota public safety officials discuss response to crime in Minnesota during a news conference on Sept. 22, 2022.
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota public safety officials discuss response to crime in Minnesota during a news conference on Sept. 22, 2022.
Gov. Walz discusses Minnesota's 'increased public safety presence'
Gov. Tim Walz and state law enforcement officials will discuss “ongoing, increased public safety presence” in a news conference at 9:45 a.m.
Gov. Tim Walz and state law enforcement officials will discuss “ongoing, increased public safety presence” in a news conference at 9:45 a.m.
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.