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WATCH: Walz is an ‘incredible partner to women leaders,’ says Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan

By Jackie Hai

"I have just watched him lead with courage and with heart, and his whole lived experience is about public service," Flanagan said in an interview with PBS News on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar says Tim Walz brings ‘Midwestern common sense’ to politics

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Before the Democratic National Convention holds a ceremonial vote to show its support for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the party’s vice presidential nominee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., will deliver a tribute to her governor. Amna Nawaz speaks with Klobuchar…

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Rep. Ilhan Omar, member of the progressive ‘Squad’ and critic of Israel, survives Democratic primary in Minnesota

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Omar is one of the progressive House members known as the "Squad." She successfully defended her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a repeat challenge from former City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday's primary.

Progressive ‘Squad’ member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections.

Looking back at Tim Walz’s record and past statements

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

Walz’s meteoric three-week rise on the national scene stemmed after calling Trump, Vance and other Republicans in their circle "weird."…

She could become the first Native American woman governor if Tim Walz steps down. Meet Peggy Flanagan

By Jessica Kutz, The 19th

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s role as Kamala Harris’ running mate has the potential to create another barrier-breaking moment.

5 things to know about Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ VP pick

By Steve Karnowski, John Hanna, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House, according to people familiar with the choice.

Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Steve Karnowski, Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families.

WATCH: Trump speaks at rally in Minnesota with Vance in effort to swing blue-leaning state

By Michelle L. Price, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

As the presidential campaign enters a critical final 100-day stretch, Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, rallied supporters on Saturday in a state that hasn’t backed a GOP candidate for the White House since 1972.

5 people charged for attempting to bribe Minnesota juror with $120K

By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America

Five people were charged on Wednesday for trying to bribe a juror in one of the country’s largest pandemic aid fraud cases with a bag of $120,000 in cash, the U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI announced Wednesday.