Walz conflicted on extending business closures: 'We need to get this right'
A conflicted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met with hospital workers Friday afternoon as he mulled a decision that could make the difference whether some restaurants, bars and gyms survive.
A conflicted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met with hospital workers Friday afternoon as he mulled a decision that could make the difference whether some restaurants, bars and gyms survive.
Walz moves COVID-19 closures announcement to Monday, lawmakers race for relief deal
Gov. Tim Walz is delaying until Monday an announcement on extending business closures and limits on private gatherings.
Gov. Tim Walz is delaying until Monday an announcement on extending business closures and limits on private gatherings.
Walz: Minnesota to get first vaccines by mid-December; Christmas restrictions likely
Minnesota will get its first coronavirus vaccine shipments by mid-December in the state's darkest hours of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said Monday.
Minnesota will get its first coronavirus vaccine shipments by mid-December in the state's darkest hours of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said Monday.
Walz to provide update on COVID-19 following Thanksgiving holiday
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Monday on the state of COVID-19 in Minnesota following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Monday on the state of COVID-19 in Minnesota following the Thanksgiving holiday.
What's in Minnesota's proposed COVID-19 relief package?
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders unveiled economic relief proposals aimed at shuttered businesses and struggling workers Tuesday as the state deals with the fallout of the raging coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders unveiled economic relief proposals aimed at shuttered businesses and struggling workers Tuesday as the state deals with the fallout of the raging coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Walz to call special session to pass COVID-19 relief package
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session this week to pass an emergency relief package for people and businesses affected by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session this week to pass an emergency relief package for people and businesses affected by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions.
Walz unveils mobile app to notify Minnesotans of COVID-19 exposure
A new mobile app is available in Minnesota that will alert users if they have been exposed to COVID-19 and should be tested for the disease.
A new mobile app is available in Minnesota that will alert users if they have been exposed to COVID-19 and should be tested for the disease.
Walz: Lack of coronavirus relief from Congress 'unconscionable'
Gov. Tim Walz gave impassioned remarks Thursday pleading with Minnesotans to listen to doctors' recommendations and chastising Congress for leaving for holiday break before passing a coronavirus aid package.
Gov. Tim Walz gave impassioned remarks Thursday pleading with Minnesotans to listen to doctors' recommendations and chastising Congress for leaving for holiday break before passing a coronavirus aid package.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a significant expansion in COVID-19 testing access Monday as cases hit record-high levels across the state.