Jul 23 Watch 7:42 Minnesota Gov. Walz says GOP ‘playing with fire’ by ‘demonizing’ Harris By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those being vetted as a possible running mate for the Democratic ticket. Walz joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his support for Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 7:35 Minnesota Gov. Walz on Biden’s debate performance and Democratic concerns By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby After President Biden’s debate performance, there has been discussion among Democrats about whether Biden should be the nominee. To discuss the fallout, Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, a surrogate for the president’s campaign. Continue watching
May 20 Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in bitter end to legislative session By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesota lawmakers have failed to pass a state Equal Rights Amendment that would have enshrined protections for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in the state Constitution. It's an acrimonious end to the 2024 legislative session. Continue reading
Jul 28 What to know as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota in August By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesotans can legally possess and grow their own marijuana for recreational purposes starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, subject to limits meant to keep a lid on things while the state sets up a full-blown legal cannabis industry. Continue reading
May 24 Minnesota governor signs ‘One Minnesota Budget’ in celebratory moment for Democrats By Trisha Ahmed, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The so-called "One Minnesota Budget" includes funding for free school meals to kids and free tuition at public colleges for students whose families earn less than $80,000 a year. Continue reading
Apr 27 Washington, Minnesota become transgender and abortion sanctuaries By Lisa Baumann, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Democratic governors in Washington state and Minnesota on Thursday enacted legal protections for people who travel to those states seeking reproductive and gender-affirming procedures and treatment. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 7:12 Minnesota governor says his state is national model for transgender rights By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan With the 2022 election, Democrats in Minnesota took control of both chambers of the state's legislature for the first time in nine years. Gov. Tim Walz joined the state's House and Senate leadership in pushing reforms like voting rights for… Continue watching
Mar 08 Minnesota governor signs executive order protecting rights to gender affirming care By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to seek and receive gender affirming health care. Continue reading
Jan 02 Tim Walz sworn in for 2nd term as Minnesota governor, pledges boosts to education By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to make the largest investments in public education in Minnesota history as he begins his second term. Continue reading
Aug 09 Tim Walz, Scott Jensen win primaries to set up Minnesota governor race By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press, Trisha Ahmed, The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen scored easy victories in their primaries Tuesday, setting the stage for their fall matchup in Minnesota's marquee race for governor. Continue reading