Family calls for increased transparency in Minneapolis police shooting death investigation

Family members of a man killed in a Minneapolis police shooting over the winter are calling on the state to release more videos and appoint a special prosecutor in the investigation into his shooting.

COVID-19 variant driving Minnesota's case growth, health officials warn

A more transmissible COVID-19 variant is driving Minnesota's recent case growth, state health officials said Friday, the first time they have linked the two.

Minnesota extends state tax filing deadline to May 17, matching federal grace period

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Friday it will extend its tax filing deadline for individuals until May 17, matching a change issued by the federal government.

Walz calls for tax breaks on PPP loans and jobless benefits, keeps other tax hikes in latest budget plan

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing tax breaks on business loans and unemployment benefits in his latest budget plan, while calling on lawmakers to pass tax hikes on Minnesota's highest earners and corporations.

Walz quarantines after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is quarantining after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19, a scenario made possible because Walz has not been vaccinated.

Walz's COVID powers extended, Senate GOP looks to end them

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will keep his emergency powers to manage the COVID-19 pandemic for at least another 30 days.

Walz's COVID powers extended, Senate GOP looks to end them
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will keep his emergency powers to manage the COVID-19 pandemic for at least another 30 days.

'Biggest turn yet' in Minnesota's COVID rollbacks coming Friday

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of the state’s COVID-related restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday morning that will be "the biggest turn yet." 

Walz declares 'Nic Zapko Day' for ASL translator's service during pandemic

Governor Tim Walz declared Tuesday as "Nic Zapko Day" in honor of the ASL translator who has appeared at nearly all of the governor's in-person press conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic to help convey the latest updates.

Saturday marks one year since first confirmed case of COVID-19

Saturday marks one year since the first COVID-19 case was detected in Minnesota, setting in motion a series of events that would change life for almost everyone across the world.

Walz: Chauvin trial participants won't get early access to COVID-19 vaccine before trial
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Those who will be in the courtroom for Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd will not be moved up the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility list, according to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Lawmakers want 'invasive' questions removed from Minnesota's vaccine connector

A group of lawmakers has sent a letter to Governor Walz calling for certain questions, which they believe are "invasive," to be removed from the tool the state uses to alert Minnesotans when they are able to get COVID-19 vaccine shots.

When will get I my COVID-19 vaccine? Updated Minnesota timeline

Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday he will put Minnesotans with certain medical conditions, food processing workers and some "targeted essential workers" next in line for a COVID-19 vaccine in April.

How many Minnesotans are eligible in each COVID-19 vaccine phase?

The Minnesota Department of Health released estimates for how many people belong to each of the COVID-19 vaccination eligibility groups.