Gov. Tim Walz announces '4-Week Dial Back' plan affecting bars, restaurants, gyms and more
Gov. Tim Walz plans to impose sweeping new restrictions across Minnesota Wednesday, closing bars and restaurants, fitness centers and gyms for four weeks and pausing youth and high school sports as the state struggles to fight COVID-19 and prevent a crisis in hospitals.
Minnesota Governor hints at youth sports 'pause' affecting football playoffs
Gov. Tim Walz said he will announce new restrictions on youth sports Wednesday, including a possible “pause” on all youth sports and a possible cancellation of the MSHSL Football playoffs.
Walz to impose sweeping restrictions Wednesday in virus fight; dining, gyms, sports will face limits
Gov. Tim Walz will impose sweeping new restrictions across Minnesota on Wednesday as the state struggles to fight the coronavirus and prevent a crisis in hospitals.
Walz: COVID-19 on a 'frightening trajectory' in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says the coronavirus is on a “frightening trajectory” in Minnesota and strongly hinted at new restrictions as soon as next week.
As virus cases surge, Republicans let Walz keep powers without a fight
As the coronavirus surges in Minnesota, Republican lawmakers let Gov. Tim Walz keep his emergency powers without a fight during Thursday's unprecedented sixth special session of 2020.
Gov. Walz announces end to veteran homelessness in 5 metro counties
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that five suburban metro area counties have effectively ended homelessness among veterans.
Walz announces new COVID-19 limits on bars, restaurants, social gatherings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced significant new COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, weddings and funerals and private gatherings in a live address Tuesday. Most of the restrictions will go into effect at 10 p.m. Friday.
Walz: Minnesota will report record-shattering 56 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health will report 56 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since the onset of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said in an interview with MPR News.
Minnesota Governor criticizes national COVID-19 response 'if you could even call it that'
Gov. Tim Walz criticized the federal response to COVID-19 in a news conference Tuesday, saying the 50-state plan was insufficient and “ludicrous.”
Minnesota governor to announce new virus restrictions Tuesday as cases soar
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he would announce new shutdown restrictions in Minnesota this week amid an explosion of coronavirus cases in the state.
Minnesota Governor calls for special session to extend peacetime emergency powers
In an effort to extend his peacetime emergency powers, Gov. Tim Walz will convene a special session of the Minnesota Legislature beginning Thursday, the sixth special session of 2020.
Walz announces significant expansion of COVID-19 testing in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a significant expansion in COVID-19 testing access Monday as cases hit record-high levels across the state.
President Trump supporters rally outside Minnesota governor's residence
Supporters of President Trump, who has cast doubt on the election results that are now projecting a Joe Biden win, rallied on Saturday outside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's residence.
Minnesota Governors Walz, Dayton, Pawlenty and Ventura join forces for election PSA
Four Minnesota Governors joined forces in a video Wednesday calling for civility and decency around the upcoming election.
Walz: Minnesota at 'critical point' in fight against COVID-19
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota faces a critical period in its fight against the coronavirus, delivering a dire warning that stood in stark contrast to the more optimistic message put forward by Vice President Mike Pence during an afternoon rally in Hibbing.
Walz 'deeply disappointed' by lack of COVID-19 precautions at crowded campaign events
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the health department's phone conference Monday, commenting on recent large gatherings and campaign rallies in the state as officials report increasing cases of COVID-19.
Governor Walz signs $1.9B bonding bill into law
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a nearly $2 billion package of construction projects, tax breaks and new spending into law.
New Minnesota COVID-19 testing lab opens to speed up result turnaround time
Minnesota has a new testing lab for COVID-19 tests that produce quick results.
Athletes push Minnesota leaders to allow postseason contests for fall sports
Students and parents are continuing to push the Minnesota State High School League -- and now the governor -- to loosen some restrictions on high school sports.
What's in Minnesota's new $1.9 billion bonding bill
A nearly $2 billion bonding bill on its way to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk will have a huge impact on major projects and small repairs across the state.