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DFL Statement on Passing of Senator Kari Dziedzic

December 28, 2024
ST PAUL - Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin released the following statement on the passing of Senator Kari Dziedzic. DFL Chair Ken Martin: “My heart is with Senator Dziedzic’s family and… Read More

Governor Walz Issues Writ of Special Election to Fill Vacancy in House District 40B

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 27, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today issued a writ of special election to fill a vacancy in House District 40B in Ramsey County following the resignation of Representative-elect Curtis Johnson. A… Read More

Governor Walz Announces Surge in Minnesota Exports

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 23, 2024
At $6.7 billion, state exports continue to outpace national rate ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced that… Read More

Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Fifth Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 23, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill the vacancies in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. The… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Walz Celebrates Minnesota's Ranking as a Top State to Retire

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 20, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today celebrated the news that Minnesota was ranked a top-five state to retire by a Motley Fool study. States were ranked on factors including quality of life,… Read More

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 20, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System,… Read More

Governor Walz Announces Seven Business Expansion Projects, 750 New Jobs

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 19, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced more than $10.5 million for seven business expansion projects in the state. The projects are expected to support 755 jobs and leverage more than $86… Read More

Governor Walz Announces First-in-the-Nation Advance Payment Option for Child Tax Credit

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 18, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that taxpayers who qualify for Minnesota’s nation-leading Child Tax Credit will have the option to receive advance payments of the credit during… Read More

Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals Candidates to Governor Walz

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 17, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending two candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.… Read More

DFL Statement on Far-Right Overthrow of MNGOP Chair

December 14, 2024
MNGOP Chair David Hann was deposed on Saturday with the help of far-right activists, including the group Action 4 Liberty ST PAUL – Minnesota DFL Chairman Ken Martin released the following… Read More

Governor Walz Appoints Mariam Mokri and Jennifer Olson to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancies

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 10, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Mariam Mokri and Jennifer Olson as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These seats will be… Read More

Governor Walz Announces Funding for Law Enforcement Training and Recruitment

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 10, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $4.5 million in grants for 46 law enforcement agencies in Minnesota to support officer training and recruitment. The Governor made the announcement… Read More

Governor Walz Announces $19 Million Investment in Minnesota Semiconductor Manufacturer SkyWater

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 6, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $19 million from the State of Minnesota to support SkyWater Technology’s plan to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bloomington,… Read More

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 6, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the African American Health State Advisory Council, Board of Behavioral Health… Read More

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
November 27, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Cannabis Advisory Council, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board,… Read More