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.
Waiting on a Minnesota 'hero check?' It's getting smaller
More than 901,000 people have applied for frontline worker bonus pay in Minnesota, far more than state officials anticipated.
More than 901,000 people have applied for frontline worker bonus pay in Minnesota, far more than state officials anticipated.
Walz pledges 'increased presence' of state law enforcement in Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot and a roving group of people who launched fireworks at apartments near downtown.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot and a roving group of people who launched fireworks at apartments near downtown.
Walz pledges increased law enforcement in Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot.
Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state’s abortion services from laws in neighboring states, following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending constitutional protections for the procedure.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state’s abortion services from laws in neighboring states, following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending constitutional protections for the procedure.
Walz says $1,000 rebate checks wouldn't have federal tax hit, GOP opposes them
The debate over Walz checks and whether or not a special legislative session should be called to consider them remains a vocal debate among Minnesotan politicians.
The debate over Walz checks and whether or not a special legislative session should be called to consider them remains a vocal debate among Minnesotan politicians.
'Walz checks' fizzled. Here's why we'll keep hearing about them until November
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
'Walz checks' fizzled. Here's why we'll keep hearing about them until November
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
Scott Jensen vows to shake up medical board that's investigated him
Republican governor candidate Dr. Scott Jensen is promising to overhaul Minnesota's medical board if he wins office, frustrated by the panel's investigations of his medical license.
Republican governor candidate Dr. Scott Jensen is promising to overhaul Minnesota's medical board if he wins office, frustrated by the panel's investigations of his medical license.
Special session talks flame out, Minnesota's surplus will sit unused
Several billion dollars of Minnesota's state budget surplus will likely sit until next year after negotiations over a special session broke apart this week.
Several billion dollars of Minnesota's state budget surplus will likely sit until next year after negotiations over a special session broke apart this week.
Minnesota special session not happening
The chances of a special legislative session that would decide the fate of billions in tax surplus have closed, with both sides pointing fingers as to the reasons why.
The chances of a special legislative session that would decide the fate of billions in tax surplus have closed, with both sides pointing fingers as to the reasons why.