Senate Republicans fire Minnesota commerce commissioner as Walz's emergency order is extended

Minnesota Senate Republicans fired another of Gov. Tim Walz's commissioners during a short but contentious special session Friday, after they were unable to end Walz's emergency powers over the coronavirus pandemic.

Flags to be flown at half-staff for 19th anniversary of 9/11

In honor of the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff at state and federal buildings in Minnesota.

Walz: No promises GOP will spare commissioners

Gov. Tim Walz says he's gotten no promises from Minnesota Senate Republicans that they'll avoid firing any more of his commissioners during Friday's special session.

Minnesota students return, most schools in hybrid learning

Gov. Tim Walz bumped elbows with Wyoming Elementary School students as they got off the bus Tuesday on the first day of an uncertain school year in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

Minnesota starts paying $300 a week unemployment boost

Minnesota started paying the $300 a week boost in unemployment benefits to laid-off workers Friday. 

Governor on unrest: ‘Nothing to do with asking for reforms, it has everything to do with unlawful behavior

In a news conference following a night of unrest in Minneapolis in which he deployed the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz emphasized the difference between looters and those protesting for change.

Who's next? Senate Republicans say 'stay tuned' on firing more Walz commissioners

The day after Senate Republicans suddenly fired Minnesota's top workplace safety regulator, a GOP aide said "stay tuned" about their next target in a standoff that is unlike any in recent Minnesota history.

Minnesota House blocks vote on Walz emergency powers, allowing them to stay

The Minnesota House of Representatives blocked a vote Wednesday to end Governor Walz's emergency power put in place for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Walz appeals denied federal disaster declaration for $15M in fire-related damages from riots

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is appealing FEMA's decision to deny a federal disaster declaration for the fire damages experienced during the riots following George Floyd's death.

Walz requests disaster declaration from Small Business Administration for civil unrest

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is requesting a federal disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration in order to get financial support to help rebuild from the riots following George Floyd's death.