Walz puts National Guard on alert, expands rapid testing options as Minnesota's COVID cases rise
Gov. Tim Walz laid out a new COVID-19 action plan Friday putting the Minnesota National Guard on alert and increasing rapid testing opportunities as the state?s surge in infections continues to strain health care resources.
Gov. Tim Walz laid out a new COVID-19 action plan Friday putting the Minnesota National Guard on alert and increasing rapid testing opportunities as the state?s surge in infections continues to strain health care resources.
Minnesota bucks national COVID-19 decline, Walz plans testing expansion
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce an expansion of COVID-19 testing on Friday as Minnesota's infection rate goes in the opposite direction as the U.S. as a whole.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce an expansion of COVID-19 testing on Friday as Minnesota's infection rate goes in the opposite direction as the U.S. as a whole.
Minnesota bucks national COVID-19 decline, Walz plans testing expansion
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce an expansion of COVID-19 testing on Friday as Minnesota's infection rate goes in the opposite direction as the U.S. as a whole.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce an expansion of COVID-19 testing on Friday as Minnesota's infection rate goes in the opposite direction as the U.S. as a whole.
Minnesota bucks national COVID-19 decline, Walz plans testing expansion
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce an expansion of COVID-19 testing on Friday as Minnesota's infection rate goes in the opposite direction as the U.S. as a whole.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce an expansion of COVID-19 testing on Friday as Minnesota's infection rate goes in the opposite direction as the U.S. as a whole.
Minnesota's state workers are mostly vaccinated. What will happen to the rest?
Almost all Minnesota state government employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or are being tested weekly for the virus, but a small number who aren't face disciplinary action.
Almost all Minnesota state government employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or are being tested weekly for the virus, but a small number who aren't face disciplinary action.
Walz seeks vaccine mandate for school staff, masking in schools. Here's why it's a long shot
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on state lawmakers to create a vaccine mandate for school staff and nursing home workers while requiring masks in schools, though the Democratic governor acknowledged the ideas will go nowhere with legislative Republicans.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on state lawmakers to create a vaccine mandate for school staff and nursing home workers while requiring masks in schools, though the Democratic governor acknowledged the ideas will go nowhere with legislative Republicans.
Gov. Walz announces pay increase, new benefits for personal care assistants in Minnesota
Personal care assistant workers and providers in Minnesota will see higher wages and new benefits this month, Gov. Walz announced Friday.
Personal care assistant workers and providers in Minnesota will see higher wages and new benefits this month, Gov. Walz announced Friday.
REV Midwest: 5 governors commit to network for charging electric vehicles
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Walz: No plan to change running mates in 2022
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan haven't decided whether to run for re-election in 2022, but he assumes they'll run together.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan haven't decided whether to run for re-election in 2022, but he assumes they'll run together.
Minnesota judge rejects attempt to force school mask mandate
A Minnesota judge has rejected a request by concerned parents to force a statewide mask mandate in all schools.
A Minnesota judge has rejected a request by concerned parents to force a statewide mask mandate in all schools.
Gov. Walz, Senators Klobuchar and Smith tour damage of Greenwood wildfire
It’s been a month since the Greenwood wildfire was started by a lightning strike, and it’s the first time Governor Tim Walz and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have been able to look at the damage up-close.
It’s been a month since the Greenwood wildfire was started by a lightning strike, and it’s the first time Governor Tim Walz and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have been able to look at the damage up-close.
Walz comes out against Minneapolis police ballot proposal
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Afghanistan attack
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the deadly attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the deadly attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
Walz: No plans to impose COVID-19 emergency, mask mandate over rising cases
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says his administration is not considering a new peacetime emergency or mask mandate to handle increasing COVID-19 infections.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says his administration is not considering a new peacetime emergency or mask mandate to handle increasing COVID-19 infections.
Walz to Biden: Minnesota ready to assist with resettlement of Afghan refugees
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is ready to welcome refugees who are fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover.
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is ready to welcome refugees who are fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover.
Walz extending $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive program until Aug. 22
The governor's office says 55,456 vaccinated Minnesotans have submitted rewards to get $100 for receiving their shots.
The governor's office says 55,456 vaccinated Minnesotans have submitted rewards to get $100 for receiving their shots.
Minnesota hits vaccination goal of 70% of people 16 and older with 1 shot
Forty-three days after Gov. Tim Walz's original July 1 goal, Minnesota has finally reached 70% of people 16 and older with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Forty-three days after Gov. Tim Walz's original July 1 goal, Minnesota has finally reached 70% of people 16 and older with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walz warns State Fair attendance will suffer without COVID restrictions
Gov. Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair should have COVID-19 restrictions in place or attendance for the Great Minnesota Get Together will suffer.
Gov. Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair should have COVID-19 restrictions in place or attendance for the Great Minnesota Get Together will suffer.
Walz, top lawmakers to push emergency financial aid for drought-plagued farmers
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Minnesota will offer $100 for new COVID-19 vaccinations
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.