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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

Senate GOP asks Walz to turn COVID-19 test sites into vaccine clinics, but supply is short

The Republican president of the Minnesota Senate is asking Gov. Tim Walz to turn COVID-19 testing sites into vaccine clinics to get doses to a broader population, but a shortage of supplies will complicate the task.

Walz activates National Guard to respond to state Capitol threats

Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Wednesday in response to threats of violence at the state Capitol. 

Walz: Family evacuated after threats made during last week's Capitol rally

Gov. Tim Walz said the threats against him by President Donald Trump loyalists at last week's "Storm the Capitol" rally in St. Paul prompted the Minnesota State Patrol to evacuate his son from the governor's mansion.

Walz cheers Biden for plan to release reserved COVID vaccines

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he gave a "big cheer" to President-elect Joe Biden for deciding to release almost all coronavirus vaccine doses to the states.

Walz eases restrictions on indoor dining, entertainment venues

Gov. Tim Walz is ending his ban on indoor dining, will allow indoor entertainment venues to reopen starting Monday and is letting some spectators attend sporting events as coronavirus infection rates improve in Minnesota.