Walz, lawmakers 'hopeful' to end stalemate over construction project spending
Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers debated the long-stalled $1.9 billion bonding and tax bill by the side of the road Thursday in Henderson, where one project would alleviate flooded-out roads.
Walz refutes police union claim he ordered Third Precinct abandoned in riots
A Minneapolis police union official claimed she heard Gov. Tim Walz order a police precinct abandoned at the height of the May rioting, then appeared to backtrack after the governor's office said the statement was false.
Minnesota lawmaker drafts statewide mask requirement as Governor continues 'serious conversations' about it
Gov. Tim Walz delayed a decision to institute a statewide mask mandate Tuesday, but said “serious conversations” about the topic continue.
Minnesota Governor announces $100 million rental and mortgage assistance program
Gov. Tim Walz announced $100 million in rental and mortgage assistance to help Minnesota’s housing market before rent is due Sept. 1.
Duluth, Minnetonka add mask mandates as pressure grows for statewide order
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing mounting pressure from both sides on the idea of a statewide mask mandate. This come as more cities vote to make face coverings a requirement while out in public.
As Walz mulls mask mandate, lawmakers split over his virus-fighting powers
Minnesota lawmakers clashed Monday over Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers to fight the coronavirus pandemic, temporarily pushing other key issues -- like police accountability and funding for construction projects -- to the back burner.
2 Minnesota National Guard soldiers test positive, others isolated for COVID-19 at California training
The Minnesota National Guard says two of its 3,800 soldiers training at Fort Irwin, California have tested positive for COVID-19.
Minnesota lawmakers return to State Capitol for 2nd special session after no compromise, bills signed
The Minnesota Legislature will convene for its second special session of the year Monday.
Federal government denies Walz's request for aid after unrest in Minnesota
The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for funds to help rebuild the Twin Cities after damage caused during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.
GOP lawmakers want Minnesota school districts to make call on whether to reopen for fall
The decision on whether or not to reopen schools for fall classes should be made by local school districts and not Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Republican lawmakers argued on Friday.
Walz announces special session starting Monday, extends COVID-19 peacetime emergency
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will convene a special legislative session starting on Monday to focus on policing changes and bonding bill.
Walz proposes $56.6 million to help support Minnesota child care providers
Financial relief could be on the way to child care providers in Minnesota hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walz asks Trump for federal disaster relief after rioting, $15M estimate so far
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Donald Trump for a federal disaster declaration to deal with damage from the late May rioting in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Gov. Walz says legislative gridlock on police reforms is an 'embarrassment'
Speaking Saturday, Governor Tim Walz said it was an "embarrassment" to see Minnesota lawmakers go home overnight without reaching a deal on significant police reforms, after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked calls for changes across the United States.
Senate Republicans make 'final offer' on Minnesota police reforms as lawmakers struggle to reach deal
Senate Republicans say they've made "one final offer" on a package of police reforms for Minnesota while Democrats say the compromise doesn't go far enough.
Gov. Walz declares Friday 'Juneteenth Freedom Day' in Minnesota, calls on lawmakers to make it a state holiday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has declared Friday “Juneteenth Freedom Day” in Minnesota to commemorate this day in 1865 when slavery ended in the United States.
Minnesota Governor reintroduces $2.6 billion construction bill, Senate Republicans propose half that
One of the big pieces of legislation on the table for Minnesota lawmakers this week during the special session is a massive construction bill.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses recall effort against Gov. Tim Walz
The Minnesota Supreme Court has quickly dismissed a recall effort against Gov. Tim Walz.
Minnesota GOP pledges to block most DFL-backed police changes after Floyd's death
Minnesota legislative Republicans vowed Friday to block most of the criminal justice and police accountability changes that activists are demanding after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Board grants historic posthumous pardon for man convicted in rape that sparked Duluth lynchings
The Minnesota Board of Pardons granted the first posthumous pardon in state history to Max Mason, a black man convicted of rape in 1920 in a case that lacked evidence. Three other black men arrested for the same crime were pulled from a jail and lynched by a white mob in Duluth.