Gov. Walz: Minnesota entering 'a new phase' of coronavirus preparations
The Governor said the state is starting to step up inter-agency coordination as it relates to the virus, but said Minnesotans should not panic.
The Governor said the state is starting to step up inter-agency coordination as it relates to the virus, but said Minnesotans should not panic.
Walz proposes $250K to enhance farm safety measures across Minnesota
Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced a state funding proposal of $250,000 to enhance farm safety measures across the state.
Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced a state funding proposal of $250,000 to enhance farm safety measures across the state.
Protesters disrupt Walz at University of Minnesota event
Gov. Tim Walz was twice interrupted by protesters, at one point having to leave the stage during a forum at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz was twice interrupted by protesters, at one point having to leave the stage during a forum at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Friday.
Minnesota regulators impose restrictions on Northern Metals after fire
Minnesota’s top pollution regulators ordered a Minneapolis recycling company to shut down some of its operations because of a massive fire that has burned for days in Sherburne County.
Minnesota’s top pollution regulators ordered a Minneapolis recycling company to shut down some of its operations because of a massive fire that has burned for days in Sherburne County.
Gov. Walz proclaims Grain Bin Safety Week in Minnesota
The Governor made the proclamation after 10 Minnesotans died as a result of grain bin accidents since June.
The Governor made the proclamation after 10 Minnesotans died as a result of grain bin accidents since June.
Legislative leaders inspect progress on new system to replace MNLARS
After scrapping MNLARS in favor of starting over for a new vehicle registration system for Minnesota, the governor and state lawmakers got a chance to check out the progress on the replacement.
After scrapping MNLARS in favor of starting over for a new vehicle registration system for Minnesota, the governor and state lawmakers got a chance to check out the progress on the replacement.
Minnesota legislative leaders agree on banking budget surplus, but little else in pre-session discussion
From gun control to insulin prices, legislative leaders talked about a number of issues ahead of the next Minnesota legislative session.
From gun control to insulin prices, legislative leaders talked about a number of issues ahead of the next Minnesota legislative session.
Walz to Democratic presidential candidates: ‘Get here as often as you can’
In a wide-ranging interview this week, the DFL governor reflected on his first year in office, outlined his top priorities for 2020.
In a wide-ranging interview this week, the DFL governor reflected on his first year in office, outlined his top priorities for 2020.
Beltrami County becomes first county in Minnesota to ban refugee resettlement under Trump order
A county in northern Minnesota has become the first in the state to ban the resettlement of refugees.
A county in northern Minnesota has become the first in the state to ban the resettlement of refugees.
'No Hate, No Fear': Gov. Walz joins solidarity event for Minnesota's Jewish community
Gov. Tim Walz joined the show of solidarity in response to an increase in hate crimes.
Gov. Tim Walz joined the show of solidarity in response to an increase in hate crimes.
‘A Grinch': Gov. Walz blasts Trump administration over food stamp cuts
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday compared President Donald Trump to the Grinch over the Trump administration’s plan to restrict how thousands of low-income Minnesotans access food stamp benefits.
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday compared President Donald Trump to the Grinch over the Trump administration’s plan to restrict how thousands of low-income Minnesotans access food stamp benefits.
Gov. Walz launches new initiative to help shelter Minnesota's homeless this winter
Gov. Tim Walz launched a new initiative Thursday that aims to help Minnesota’s homeless find a warm place to stay this winter and he and other state officials are calling on all Minnesotans to help.
Gov. Tim Walz launched a new initiative Thursday that aims to help Minnesota’s homeless find a warm place to stay this winter and he and other state officials are calling on all Minnesotans to help.
Pardon considered in 1920 rape case that sparked Duluth lynchings
Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison say they support reconsidering a century-old rape conviction that sparked one of the most grim episodes in Minnesota history.
Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison say they support reconsidering a century-old rape conviction that sparked one of the most grim episodes in Minnesota history.
Walz seeks outside experts to review Dept. of Human Services
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says his administration is launching a competitive search for an outside firm to review the state Department of Human Services and recommend whether the massive agency should be restructured.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says his administration is launching a competitive search for an outside firm to review the state Department of Human Services and recommend whether the massive agency should be restructured.
Gov. Walz sends Trump letter consenting to refugee resettlement, saying 'Minnesota is not full'
Friday Gov. Walz sent Pres. Donald Trump a letter contesting to refugee resettlement in Minnesota.
Friday Gov. Walz sent Pres. Donald Trump a letter contesting to refugee resettlement in Minnesota.
Gov. Walz orders flags to half-staff Thursday for National Guard serviceman's funeral
Gov. Walz issued the half-staff order for the first funeral of the three servicemen who died in a helicopter crash last week.
Gov. Walz issued the half-staff order for the first funeral of the three servicemen who died in a helicopter crash last week.
Gov. Walz orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of 3 Minnesota soldiers killed in helicopter crash
Flags will be flown at half-staff in Minnesota over the weekend in honor of the three Minnesota National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash.
Flags will be flown at half-staff in Minnesota over the weekend in honor of the three Minnesota National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash.
Minnesota sues Juul for deceptive and unlawful trade practices, false advertising
Minnesota is suing Juul Labs, the nation’s biggest producer of electronic cigarette products, accusing the company of hooking Minnesota kids on nicotine through deceptive marketing.
Minnesota is suing Juul Labs, the nation’s biggest producer of electronic cigarette products, accusing the company of hooking Minnesota kids on nicotine through deceptive marketing.
Christmas tree inside Minnesota Capitol rotunda under consideration, tree harvested for Governor's Residence
In recent years, there's been a tree outside the Capitol, but not one inside the rotunda.
In recent years, there's been a tree outside the Capitol, but not one inside the rotunda.
Gov. Walz sets special elections for two state House seats
Gov. Tim Walz has called special elections in two state House districts to fill the seats in time for the 2020 legislative session, as required by law.
Gov. Tim Walz has called special elections in two state House districts to fill the seats in time for the 2020 legislative session, as required by law.