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Governor Walz Announces Over $5 Million for Food Security in Minnesota

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
January 8, 2025
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $5.5 million in new funding for Minnesota food shelves. 50 percent of funds will go toward food from Minnesota producers and processers, supporting… Read More

New: Demuth: 'We Should Not Be Seating' Rep. Tabke No Matter What the Courts Say

January 8, 2025
ST PAUL - Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin released the following statement condemning newly uncovered remarks in which Minnesota House GOP Leader Lisa Demuth told a conservative podcast host that she… Read More

Governor Walz Thanks Charlene Briner for Creating, Implementing, and Leading the Office of Cannabis Management

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
January 6, 2025
Names Office of Cannabis Management General Counsel Eric Taubel as interim director ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced today that Charlene Briner… Read More

DFL Statement on Minnesota GOP's Illegitimate Power Grab Attempts

January 6, 2025
ST PAUL - Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin released the following statement condemning Minnesota Republicans’ transparent attempt to seize a majority that voters did not give them - in fact, more… Read More

Governor Walz Takes Executive Action, Announces Legislative Package to Stop Fraud

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
January 3, 2025
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed an executive order creating a centralized state fraud investigations unit operated by law enforcement at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The… Read More

Governor Walz Announces 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener to be Held in Crosslake

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
January 2, 2025
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the 77th Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will take place in Crosslake on May 9-10, 2025. Each year Explore Minnesota works with the… Read More

Governor Walz Issues Writ of Special Election to Fill Vacancy in Senate District 60

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 30, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today issued a writ of special election to fill a vacancy in Senate District 60 in Hennepin County following the passing of Senator Kari Dziedzic. A special election… Read More

Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former President Jimmy Carter

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
December 29, 2024
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise on Monday, December 30, until… Read More

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