Demonstrators call on governor to close Beltrami County Jail after 2018 death
Demonstrators were outside the governor's residence on Sunday, calling for Governor Tim Walz to close the Beltrami County Jail.
Demonstrators were outside the governor's residence on Sunday, calling for Governor Tim Walz to close the Beltrami County Jail.
What day is it? With insulin deal stuck, Minn. lawmakers quibble over calendars
Minnesota lawmakers, who have failed to strike a deal to make insulin cheaper for thousands of diabetics, quibbled Monday over the deadline they set for themselves.
Minnesota lawmakers, who have failed to strike a deal to make insulin cheaper for thousands of diabetics, quibbled Monday over the deadline they set for themselves.
Gov. Walz to campaign for Klobuchar in Iowa ahead of Gopher game
The Minnesota Gophers will be joined not only by fans this Saturday as they head to Iowa, but also Gov. Tim Walz as he campaigns for presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar.
The Minnesota Gophers will be joined not only by fans this Saturday as they head to Iowa, but also Gov. Tim Walz as he campaigns for presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar.
Gov. Walz hosts Veterans Day program in Inver Grove Heights, other ceremonies taking place across Minnesota
Veterans Day ceremonies and commemorations will take place across the nation Monday, paying tribute to the countless men and women who have served and protected our country.
Veterans Day ceremonies and commemorations will take place across the nation Monday, paying tribute to the countless men and women who have served and protected our country.
Gov. Tim Walz travels to Fergus Falls, Minnesota for deer hunting opener
Gov. Tim Walz will host the annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener this weekend in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz will host the annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener this weekend in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
‘Unacceptable:’ Minnesota DHS says it broke the law 200 times this year
Minnesota’s biggest state agency broke the law more than 200 times this year, sending out $52 million in contracts without approval, according to the department’s internal records.
Minnesota’s biggest state agency broke the law more than 200 times this year, sending out $52 million in contracts without approval, according to the department’s internal records.
Gov. Walz raises concerns despite voters approving Minnesota school requests
Minnesota voters this week approved more than $1.5 billion in school building projects, plus money to plug budget holes and keep teachers on the job.
Minnesota voters this week approved more than $1.5 billion in school building projects, plus money to plug budget holes and keep teachers on the job.
Gov. Walz declares 'Maroon and Gold Friday' ahead of Gophers-Penn State game
Saturday is a huge day for the University of Minnesota and the Gophers, and now the football team has the full power of the state's executive branch behind them.
Saturday is a huge day for the University of Minnesota and the Gophers, and now the football team has the full power of the state's executive branch behind them.
‘I think it’s too late:’ Hopkins students warn Gov. Walz about vaping
Gov. Tim Walz saw Minnesota’s vaping problem Tuesday through the lens of eight Hopkins High School students, who warned him that addiction is more widespread than state officials have previously said.
Gov. Tim Walz saw Minnesota’s vaping problem Tuesday through the lens of eight Hopkins High School students, who warned him that addiction is more widespread than state officials have previously said.
Gov. Walz won’t call special session on gun control, unlike Wisconsin’s governor
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he will not call Minnesota lawmakers into a special session over gun control because the refusal of Republican senators to consider the issue would make it futile.
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he will not call Minnesota lawmakers into a special session over gun control because the refusal of Republican senators to consider the issue would make it futile.
‘Time to tweet but not to meet?’ Minnesota diabetics see no help from political bickering
Gov. Tim Walz again pushed Senate Republicans to come back to the table over a plan to give diabetics access to emergency insulin, but grew increasingly frustrated Thursday as GOP lawmakers tweeted at him before and during his news conference.
Gov. Tim Walz again pushed Senate Republicans to come back to the table over a plan to give diabetics access to emergency insulin, but grew increasingly frustrated Thursday as GOP lawmakers tweeted at him before and during his news conference.
Gov. Walz declares Sunday Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day
Governor Tim Walz signed a proclamation declaring Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. The Governor also directed all U.S. and Minnesota flags at federal and state buildings to be flown at half-staff today.
Governor Tim Walz signed a proclamation declaring Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. The Governor also directed all U.S. and Minnesota flags at federal and state buildings to be flown at half-staff today.
NAMIWalks fundraiser in Minneapolis urges people to be open about mental health issues
Thousands of people gathered in the Twin Cities on Saturday to make a statement: If you are facing mental health problems, you are not alone.
Thousands of people gathered in the Twin Cities on Saturday to make a statement: If you are facing mental health problems, you are not alone.
'Clean Cars Minnesota' standard would require dealers to offer more fuel-efficient vehicles
Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday that clean car standards are coming to Minnesota. The focus is on low emission and zero-emission vehicle standards. But Republicans say the governor is trying to bypass the voice of the people of Minnesota.
Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday that clean car standards are coming to Minnesota. The focus is on low emission and zero-emission vehicle standards. But Republicans say the governor is trying to bypass the voice of the people of Minnesota.
New task force focused on protecting indigenous women in Minnesota
An important new task force at the Capitol will take aim at uncovering a dark side of Minnesota. Its mission is to find out why so many Native American women have disappeared or have been murdered.
An important new task force at the Capitol will take aim at uncovering a dark side of Minnesota. Its mission is to find out why so many Native American women have disappeared or have been murdered.
‘Huge concern’: Minnesota farmers see big disparity in trade war compensation
Minnesota farmers say they don’t understand why they’re getting a fraction of the federal government aid that farmers in other states are recouping as compensation for lost sales because of the trade war with China.
Minnesota farmers say they don’t understand why they’re getting a fraction of the federal government aid that farmers in other states are recouping as compensation for lost sales because of the trade war with China.
Gov. Walz signs order creating Governor's Biofuels Council
Gov. Tim Walz is setting up a council to advise him on how to foster the growth of Minnesota's biofuels industry.
Gov. Tim Walz is setting up a council to advise him on how to foster the growth of Minnesota's biofuels industry.
Walz: Asian trade trip earned ‘momentum,’ no new jobs deals
Gov. Tim Walz returned from a six-day trade trip to Japan and South Korea this week without a new jobs deal to announce, but the first-term Democratic governor said his visit earned Minnesota some momentum in a race against other Midwestern states.
Gov. Tim Walz returned from a six-day trade trip to Japan and South Korea this week without a new jobs deal to announce, but the first-term Democratic governor said his visit earned Minnesota some momentum in a race against other Midwestern states.
Gov. Walz fulfills campaign promise with son, adopts puppy
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is finally making good on his campaign promise after he was elected last year.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is finally making good on his campaign promise after he was elected last year.
Gov. Walz sending Minnesota ambulances, first responders for Hurricane Dorian response
Three dozen Minnesota first responders will be heading to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Dorian relief, according to the governor's office.
Three dozen Minnesota first responders will be heading to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Dorian relief, according to the governor's office.