Walz, local leaders respond to 'tragic' shooting at Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says police officers in Buffalo may have prevented the loss of some life after the shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo.
Minnesota expands access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies
More Minnesotans will have access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies across the state this week, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced Monday.
Minnesota hospitals say state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout at 'untenable crossroads'
In a letter to Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Friday, Minnesota Hospital Association chief executive Rahul Koranne called on health officials to end a vaccine lottery for health care providers and send more doses straight to those providers.
Walz signs executive order calling up National Guard to Minneapolis for Chauvin trial
Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order calling up the Minnesota National Guard to Minneapolis ahead of the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
Walz seeks millions for securing Chauvin trial in March
Gov. Tim Walz's administration expects it will require 600 state personnel and an untold number of local law enforcement officials to secure the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
Minnesota woman granted first unconditional pardon in 35 years
The Minnesota Board of Pardon unanimously granted a full pardon to Maria Elizondo in a case that Governor Tim Walz says touched many people.
Walz unveils 'Due North' plan to address COVID-19 impact on racial, geographic disparities in education
Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders unveiled the "Due North Education Plan" Monday, which they say will address racial and geographic disparities in the state’s education system that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walz calls for 'robust conversation' on carrying long guns on Capitol grounds
Gov. Tim Walz is calling for a "robust conversation" regarding carrying long guns on Capitol grounds.
‘They were lying’: Walz frustrated over reported lack of COVID-19 vaccine federal reserve
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said federal officials should be "prosecuted" after the Washington Post reported that the Trump administration didn't have a stockpile of COVID-19 vaccines when it announced this week that it would release the reserves.
Senate GOP asks Walz to turn COVID-19 test sites into vaccine clinics, but supply is short
The Republican president of the Minnesota Senate is asking Gov. Tim Walz to turn COVID-19 testing sites into vaccine clinics to get doses to a broader population, but a shortage of supplies will complicate the task.
Walz activates National Guard to respond to state Capitol threats
Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Wednesday in response to threats of violence at the state Capitol.
Walz calling up National Guard to deal with threats of violence at state Capitol
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he will call up the Minnesota National Guard to deal with threats of violence at the state Capitol.
Walz: Family evacuated after threats made during last week's Capitol rally
Gov. Tim Walz said the threats against him by President Donald Trump loyalists at last week's "Storm the Capitol" rally in St. Paul prompted the Minnesota State Patrol to evacuate his son from the governor's mansion.
Indoor dining resumes Monday, indoor entertainment venues reopen
After a nearly two months, indoor dining resumes Monday at bars and restaurants in Minnesota.
Walz cheers Biden for plan to release reserved COVID vaccines
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he gave a "big cheer" to President-elect Joe Biden for deciding to release almost all coronavirus vaccine doses to the states.
Gov. Walz calls on lawmakers to put parts of COVID-19 executive orders into law
Gov. Tim Walz called on the Minnesota Legislature to put elements of his COVID-19 executive orders into law Wednesday.
Walz eases restrictions on indoor dining, entertainment venues
Gov. Tim Walz is ending his ban on indoor dining, will allow indoor entertainment venues to reopen starting Monday and is letting some spectators attend sporting events as coronavirus infection rates improve in Minnesota.
'COVID adventure begins:' Minnesota lawmakers start 2021 session dominated by pandemic
Minnesota lawmakers kicked off their 2021 session on Tuesday, a session that will be influenced in every way by the coronavirus pandemic.
Some Minnesota COVID-19 restrictions relax Monday, sports resume
Some of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed Monday.
Walz to announce 'loosening' of restrictions on indoor dining
On Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be announcing an ease on some COVID-19 restrictions.