School Bus Driver Appreciation Day extended to a week after tough year
School Bus Driver Appreciation is usually a single-day event, but as thousands of drivers went above and beyond the call of duty in the last year, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a week of appreciation for them this year.
School Bus Driver Appreciation is usually a single-day event, but as thousands of drivers went above and beyond the call of duty in the last year, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a week of appreciation for them this year.
Walz to announce next vaccine phase Thursday; 70% of seniors will get shots before eligibility expands
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will wait until 70 percent of senior citizens get the COVID-19 vaccine before expanding eligibility to other groups, a mark the governor expects to hit by the end of March.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will wait until 70 percent of senior citizens get the COVID-19 vaccine before expanding eligibility to other groups, a mark the governor expects to hit by the end of March.
Walz admin pledges 70% of seniors will get COVID-19 vaccine before state expands eligibility
A spokesman for Governor Tim Walz says the state will make sure 70 percent of seniors get vaccinated before leaders expand eligibility...
A spokesman for Governor Tim Walz says the state will make sure 70 percent of seniors get vaccinated before leaders expand eligibility...
Next vaccine priority group will be announced within days, Gov. Walz says
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce within days the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine, without waiting until senior citizens are fully vaccinated.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce within days the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine, without waiting until senior citizens are fully vaccinated.
Walz to discuss how Minnesota plans to vaccinate low-income, minority groups
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Tuesday on Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, including how his administration plans to vaccinate low-income and minority groups.
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Tuesday on Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, including how his administration plans to vaccinate low-income and minority groups.
Walz expects all Minnesota schools to offer some form of in-person learning by March 8
Gov. Tim Walz says all Minnesota schools should bring students back to the classroom at least part-time by March 8, pointing to low coronavirus infection numbers as justification for the move.
Gov. Tim Walz says all Minnesota schools should bring students back to the classroom at least part-time by March 8, pointing to low coronavirus infection numbers as justification for the move.
Restaurants have hope for future as COVID-19 restrictions ease in Minnesota
Starting Saturday, some COVID-19 restrictions were eased at restaurants, bars, indoor entertainment venues, private events, and gyms in Minnesota.
Starting Saturday, some COVID-19 restrictions were eased at restaurants, bars, indoor entertainment venues, private events, and gyms in Minnesota.
Gov. Walz relaxes rules for fuel truck drivers as Minnesota faces low supply during cold
As Minnesota enters its second week of extremely cold weather, Governor Walz is dropping some requirements for truckers hauling propane and other fuels.
As Minnesota enters its second week of extremely cold weather, Governor Walz is dropping some requirements for truckers hauling propane and other fuels.
Walz raises capacity limits at private parties, restaurants amid decreasing COVID-19 rates
In response to decreasing COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz is loosening restrictions on capacity limits for restaurants and other indoor venues.
In response to decreasing COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz is loosening restrictions on capacity limits for restaurants and other indoor venues.
Walz: No lifting of business restrictions imminent, despite improving COVID numbers
Gov. Tim Walz is giving no indication that he'll move to lift Minnesota's coronavirus-related business restrictions soon, even as virus metrics plummet to their lowest levels in months.
Gov. Tim Walz is giving no indication that he'll move to lift Minnesota's coronavirus-related business restrictions soon, even as virus metrics plummet to their lowest levels in months.
Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Buffalo clinic shooting
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the shooting at the Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the shooting at the Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.