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, affordable housing, safety, health care, and cost of…

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, Council on Disability, Executive Board of Direct…

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 million in outside investment. …

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 the upcoming tax filing season. Minnesota is the…

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. This vacancy will occur in January 2025. Janis…

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 chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County. Mariam…

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 alongside cadets and police chiefs from across the…

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, which is expected to create approximately 70 new…

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 and Therapy, Board of Medical Practice, Board of…

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, Minnesota Board of Social Work, Minnesota Commission…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Todd W. Westphal.?The seat will be chambered in St. Peter in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $6 million in funding to support the expansion of emergency homeless shelter in Saint Paul. This week the Governor announced $5 million for food security ahead of the holiday season. …

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota starting immediately, in honor and remembrance of Red Lake Nation Tribal Officer Jesse Branch. Officer…

With over 600 turkey farms statewide, Minnesota is the top turkey producer in the country Governor Tim Walz today presented Minnesota’s Thanksgiving turkey at the Capitol. Photos from the event can be accessed here. “Minnesota…

Governor Walz also appoints Rachel Bond to Minnesota Court of Appeals ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the designation of the Honorable Jennifer L. Frisch as chief judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Judge Frisch will serve…

Ahead of the holiday season, Governor Tim Walz today announced $5 million in new funding to put food on tables across the state. Governor Walz made the announcement and joined volunteers to stock shelves at the Neighborhood House food shelf in St.…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the retirement of…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota was recognized by Results for America as a national leader in using evidence and data to guide decision-making and deliver better results for Minnesotans. Minnesota is one of only two…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Office today announced a vacancy occurring on the Minnesota Tax Court in January of 2025. The application process is now open for this vacancy. The Minnesota Tax Court is an executive branch court established…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Kathryn Lorsbach and Kimberly Wimmer as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The seats will be chambered in Park Rapids in Hubbard County and Grand…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Benjamin Pieh as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. Pieh will replace the Honorable Thomas W. Van Hon and will be chambered in Montevideo in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Earlier this year, Governor Walz asked a merit selection panel consisting of leadership in his administration and the chair and at-large members of the Commission on Judicial Selection to solicit applicants, review candidates, and…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced over $6 million in new state grants to keep Minnesotans in their homes as they age. The Live Well at Home grants will support more than 30 organizations, funding services such as retrofitting…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $112 million in federal funds awarded to the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Funding will provide energy assistance to income-eligible…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced a vacancy occurring on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA). The vacancy will occur in January 2025. The application process is now open for this…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that SmileHub has ranked Minnesota as a top state for children. The scorecard ranked states across four areas: health and wellness, support system strength, education system, and family and working…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that the application process is now open for a vacancy on the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The vacancy will arise on January 6, 2025. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission regulates the…

ST. PAUL, MN - Ahead of Veterans Day, Governor Tim Walz released the following op-ed on the state’s commitment and efforts to support Minnesota’s veterans: As a 24-year veteran of the Minnesota National Guard, I know that when you…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that WalletHub has ranked Minnesota a top-three state for finding a job. This announcement follows Wednesday’s news that Solventum, a global health care company, will make a $200 million…

ST. PAUL, MN - On October 31, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Terry S. Vajgrt.?The seat will be chambered in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Solventum, a leading global health care company, will make a $200 million expansion in Eagan, retaining an estimated 2,000 Minnesota jobs. The expansion is supported by nearly $13 million in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Dylan Ferguson to serve as the inaugural director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services. Ferguson will start in this new role on January 1, 2025. “I am proud to…

More than 150 million meals were served in the program’s first year, saving families thousands of dollars ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that Minnesota schools served more than 150…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointments of Christopher Bates and Matthew Schmidt as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. These seats will be chambered in Hastings in Dakota County. …

Funding was made possible by the Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota received $138 million in federal funding to improve I-494, one of the busiest corridors in the Twin…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that the 2024 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener will take place in east-central Minnesota at the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center in Sandstone. “The season opener is a…

Sofidel expansion is supported by a $5 million investment from the State and is expected to create 160 new jobs ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that the manufacturer Sofidel will make a $200 million expansion in Duluth,…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Ortonville will host the 2025 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener. “I am excited that the community of Ortonville will host the 2025 Governor’s Pheasant Hunting…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota will send additional personnel and supplies to South Carolina to assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. “In the wake of this devastating hurricane season,…

ST. PAUL, MN - As Hennepin County takes a critical step toward Governor Tim Walz’s goal to end veteran homelessness in the state, Governor Walz has proclaimed Veteran Homelessness Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota. Today Hennepin…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill the vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the…

ST. PAUL, MN - On October 12, 2024, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan celebrated the twelfth annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Sleepy Eye and Brown County. The weekend included a public lands…

ST. PAUL, MN - On October 10, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Peter A. Cahill and Honorable Susan M.…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $52 million in grants to expand broadband access to an estimated 7,700 homes and businesses throughout Minnesota. “Investing in broadband infrastructure benefits businesses and communities…

Minnesota National Guard soldiers have transported over 30,000 pounds of cargo, including water, food, medicine, survival equipment, and relief supplies ST. PAUL, MN - On October 9, 2024, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting the life-saving…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Jessica Fralich as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. Fralich will replace the?Honorable David M. Johnson and…

ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz today signed Emergency Executive Order 24-12 authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. “Minnesota will provide every resource we…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to Board of Executives for Long-term Services and Supports, Board of Podiatric Medicine, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Duluth…

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota starting immediately, in honor and remembrance of Law Enforcement Park Ranger Kevin Grossheim. Ranger…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today took executive action to make the State of Minnesota a recovery-friendly workplace. Under Executive Order 24-11, the state will adopt policies and procedures to increase support for employees in recovery. This…

ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz today signed Emergency Executive Order 24-10 authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance to North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. “Those recovering from the…

Governor Tim Walz today directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 29, to honor firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. This…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced over $6 million in new grants to expand access to child care for working families throughout Minnesota. The new grants follow record funding announced in May , and are expected to create thousands of…

ST. PAUL, MN - During Minnesota’s first-ever workplace rights week, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are highlighting new worker protections signed into law by Governor Walz. Elevated by the new laws, including earned…

ST. PAUL, MN - In recognition of Climate Week, Governor Tim Walz today highlighted nearly $3.5 billion in federal climate grants that Minnesota has received since 2022. Federal funding, combined with the state’s historic climate investments,…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the African American State Health Advisory Council, Board of Medical Practice, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Board on…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Emily Froehle as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Froehle will replace the Honorable Kristin A. Siegesmund and will be chambered in Minneapolis in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for six Minnesota counties that suffered damage caused by severe weather this summer. “Minnesota’s emergency management team has been coordinating closely with…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

Homeowners and renters have until September 27 to apply for federal disaster assistance ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz is encouraging Minnesotans impacted by this summer’s severe flooding to apply for federal assistance. Homeowners and…

At $7.1 billion, state exports up 17% in second quarter of 2024 ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz September 16, 2024 announced that Minnesota exports of goods surged to $7.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a 17% increase over the same period…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are celebrating a historic summer for infrastructure and safety improvements across the state. There have been 193 road and bridge projects statewide this construction season…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced a new grant to support new farmers in Minnesota. The Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide up to $20,000 to…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointments of Justin Collins, Tricia Loehr, Jennifer Peterson, and Heather Pipenhagen as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Three seats will be chambered in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan joined veterans and hundreds of volunteers to take part in today’s National Day of Service and Remembrance. Volunteers assembled 230,000 meals for food shelves across…

ST.PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today highlighted funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will build clean energy for rural communities across Minnesota. The Empowering Rural America Program will allocate $7.3 billion to rural…

ST. PAUL, MN - In observance of the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Wednesday as Patriot Day and ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half staff at all state…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Explore Minnesota today announced the launch of a new effort to attract business to Minnesota. The initiative is part of the state’s campaign aimed at attracting visitors, residents, and businesses to…

Minnesota’s on-the-job training program expands to include child care industry ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are recognizing Workforce Development Month by highlighting efforts to connect more…

ST. PAUL, MN - On September 5, 2024, Governor Tim Walz announced a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Susan L. Segal. This seat is designated for Minnesota’s Fifth…

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 First Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

New school year marks second year of universal school meals ST. PAUL, MN - Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today kicked off the 2024-25 school year by greeting students and educators at schools in St. Anthony and Northfield. For the second…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced new funding to expand biofuel availability across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to expand their selection…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for four Minnesota counties that suffered damage from flooding in June. “Minnesota’s emergency management team has been coordinating closely with counties to address…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Distribution of Endowment Fund Earnings Task Force, Minnesota Humanities Center, Task Force on Holistic and Effective Responses…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointments of Jessica Bierwerth, Stacy Deery Stennes, and Der Yang as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. Bierwerth will…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending six candidates for consideration to fill four vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the retirement of…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced more than $5 million for three business expansion projects in the state. The projects are expected to support 175 jobs and…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced nearly $10 million to support Minnesota’s special education workforce. The Education Pipeline grants awarded by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) will support and train special…

ST. PAUL, MN - On August 21, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Robert D. Tiffany and the resignation of the…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, Governor’s Residence Council,…

ST. PAUL, MN - As parents begin back-to-school shopping, Governor Tim Walz today highlighted two tax relief programs that can help Minnesota families afford back-to-school expenses. Families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade may be…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointments of Michael Leeser and Ole Tvedten as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Leeser will replace the Honorable…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

Nearly 440,000 children have benefited with over $545 million going back into family budgets this year ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that new figures released by the Minnesota Department of Revenue show the state’s…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending six candidates for consideration to fill three vacancies in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesotans in 19 counties working to recover from this year’s flooding can now request individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help recover from losses…

For second consecutive year, WalletHub ranks Minnesota best in the nation based on 44 indicators ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that WalletHub has ranked Minnesota the best state in the nation for health care for the second…

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, Campaign Finance Board, Mentally Ill and Dangerous…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota has earned the highest bond rating from all major credit rating agencies for the third consecutive year. This month, Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s have all…

ST. PAUL, MN - On July 29, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Thomas W. Van Hon.?The seat will be chambered in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed today, Friday, July 26, 2024, as Minnesota Olympians Day to celebrate the twelve individuals from Minnesota who will join the world’s best athletes at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Minnesota…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 24-09, amending Executive Order 24-05 to activate the State Soldiers Assistance Program Disaster Relief Grants and provide financial assistance to veterans following severe storms and…

ST. PAUL, MN - On July 24, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Janet L. Barke Cain and the Honorable Timothy…

Funds will reduce climate pollution with new equipment for farmers, food waste prevention, peatland restoration, and electric vehicles ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state leaders at…

PINE ISLAND, MN - Governor Tim Walz today visited the farm of Matt Kruger in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. A shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. State…

Applications open through Aug. 30 for Minnesota businesses to join the delegation ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced he will lead a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland, November 16-22, 2024, with stops in the…

ST. PAUL, MN - On July 15, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable David M. Johnson.?The seat will be chambered in…

CNBC study ranks Minnesota sixth in the nation based on 128 indicators ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, according to a recent CNBC study . Minnesota’s ranking is…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board, Board of Nursing, Certification Advisory Committee, and the Minnesota…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - On July 11, 2024, Governor Tim Walz co-chaired the Council of Governors’ 29th plenary meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. The meeting focused on progress made on issues of homeland security, cybersecurity, emergency…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 24-08, continuing the Governor’s Committee on the Safety, Health, and Wellbeing of Agricultural and Food Processing Workers and updating the original executive order that…

ST. PAUL, MN - On July 10, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced four vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable James A. Cunningham, the Honorable Jonathan N.…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 24-07, amending previous executive orders to ensure that they apply to new agencies. Executive Order 24-07 amends Executive Order 19-34 to add the commissioners of the Department of…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today celebrated $24 million in funding for job training and economic development programs. The funding, which takes effect today, will support entrepreneurs and start-up businesses with operating needs, fund…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today joined veterans and community leaders to officially dedicate the new Bemidji veterans home. In addition to Bemidji, MDVA opened two other Minnesota Veterans Homes in Montevideo and Preston earlier this year.…

20 additional counties currently under review ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that 22 counties have been approved for a federal disaster declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for severe flooding over the…

ST. PAUL, MN - As the state transitions from emergency response to damage assessment and recovery, Governor Tim Walz today joined Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Administrator Tom Sivak to provide an update on the state’s…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, Campaign Finance Board, Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board,…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide public safety support for the 2024 Republican National Convention. The convention, which will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 through July 18,…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the elevation of…

Legislation will streamline the energy permitting process and help the state transition to 100 percent clean electricity by 2040 ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today visited a wind energy farm in Dexter, Minnesota where he held a ceremonial…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today joined veterans and community leaders to officially dedicate the new veterans home in Preston. The home came to fruition after more than a decade of advocacy and planning and two years of construction. …

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced a significant step in the state’s effort to bring price transparency to the prescription drug market. Today the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) published the inaugural list of 364 drugs…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of the Minnesota State Academies, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Board on Aging, Council for Minnesotans of African…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz, United States Senator Amy Klobuchar, and public safety and emergency management staff today took an aerial tour of Henderson, Le Sueur, the Rapidan Dam, and Waterville following storms and severe flooding across…

ST. PAUL, MN - Following heavy rainfall across Southern Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz today declared a peacetime emergency, authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to be available to provide support for emergency flood operations as areas across the…

Ahead of additional weekend rainfall, Governor Walz has activated the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor flooding in Southern and Central Minnesota ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today traveled to the cities of Cook and Biwabik in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Advisory…

ST. PAUL, MN - On June 20, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Kristin A. Siegesmund.?This seat will be chambered…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $8 million to support mentorship programs for new teachers in teacher shortage areas, including special education. Grantees will work with districts and schools throughout the state to support…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced over $12 million for job skills training, work readiness, internships, work experience, on-the-job training, and job placement for Minnesotans. This is the funding awarded under the Targeted…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will help ease the burden of medical debt on Minnesotans. Governor Walz was joined by Attorney General Keith Ellison, bill authors Senator Liz Boldon and…

ST. PAUL, MN - On June 14, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced three vacancies in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Shawn M. Bartsh, the Honorable John H.…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; Board of…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced Minnesota has secured funding that will finance Bioforge Marshall LLC, a 500,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility in Marshall, Minnesota. The plant, owned by Solugen, a climate technology company…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $2.7 million in grants to build career pathways for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and low-income Minnesotans into good-paying union trade jobs in the high-demand fields of…

Over $5 million in Dual Training Grants will connect 958 employees in high-demand industries with new training and career pathways ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the recipients of the 2024 Dual Training Grants awarded by the…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today issued a writ of special election to fill a vacancy in Senate District 45 in Hennepin County following the resignation of Senator Kelly Morrison. A special election to fill the vacancy will be held on…

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 Barber Examiners, Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, Explore…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that 35 law enforcement agencies across the state will receive funding for the new Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Grant Program. More law enforcement agencies…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today joined Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) Commissioner Dennis Olson to announce the opening of applications for three Minnesota student teacher grants and loan…

ST. PAUL, MN - On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz will travel to France, where he will attend the 80th Anniversary D-Day Presidential Ceremony and recognize the Minnesotans who fought in World War II. He will also travel to Canada, where he will lead a…

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 starting sunrise on Friday, May 31, 2024, to honor Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell who…

ST. PAUL, MN - Alongside veterans and community leaders, Governor Tim Walz today officially dedicated the new veterans home in Montevideo. The Montevideo Veterans Home is one of three new Minnesota veterans homes that the Minnesota Department of…

Summer EBT is expected to feed up to 400,000 kids ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota is launching the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program to help families purchase food during the summer months. Summer…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that eight Minnesota members of the Minnesota All Hazards Incident Management Team (MN-AHIMT) are traveling to Iowa to assist local first responders as communities begin recovering from tornadoes that…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Luis Rangel Morales as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Rangel Morales will replace the Honorable Shawn M.…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 27, 2024, in honor of those who have died while serving in the United…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, Commission on Judicial Selection, Explore Minnesota Business Council, Governor’s…

The bill also includes provisions to increase penalties for straw purchases and allocates funding for a new State Patrol headquarters ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed all remaining bills passed in the 2024 legislative session, among…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to transport equipment that will support search and rescue operations in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The assistance is authorized by Emergency Executive…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz signed a bill in Hoyt Lakes today allocating $30 million for rural emergency medical services (EMS). Governor Walz was joined by bill authors, Senator Judy Seeberger and Representative John Huot, state…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Erin Lindhart Felten and Dwight Luhmann as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Lindhart Felten will replace…

ST. PAUL, MN - Ahead of the first game in the Western Conference Finals, Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed today “Wolves Back Day” in the State of Minnesota to celebrate the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA playoff run. “At 7:30 p.m. on…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills into law. Chapter 114, Senate File 4097 : The Omnibus Commerce Policy Bill. This bill makes modifications to provisions related to insurance, financial institutions, commercial…

The Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota brings together philanthropic, nonprofit, and government sectors to improve outcomes for youth in Minnesota ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and the…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill that will eliminate junk fees by requiring companies to disclose mandatory fees in product advertising. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were joined by bill authors, Senator…

ST. PAUL, MN - Last night, Governor Tim Walz signed the education and children and families package into law. The legislation funds a Summer program to help families purchase healthy food for school-aged children during the summer months, increases…

Last Night, Governor Tim Walz signed HF 5246 , which addresses the impact of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin County. The legislation allocates $109 million for parties impacted by a previous policy in which counties kept excess…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Electricity, Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports, Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Board of…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed six bills into law, including the Legacy Finance Bill, Omnibus Education Policy Bill, and Elections Policy and Finance Bill. The Governor’s bill signing included: Chapter 106, House File…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in honor of peace officers who have…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed six bipartisan bills into law, including the Transportation Policy Omnibus, Pensions Supplemental Budget, and Department of Human Rights policy bills. Chapter 96, House File 3800 allows for the…

ST. PAUL, MN - On May 15, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the elevation of the Honorable Sarah E. Hennesy to the Minnesota Supreme…

Funding expected to create over 2,200 child care slots across the state ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced $6.2 million in new grants to expand child care across the state. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced over $100 million in state grants will be awarded to organizations serving Minnesotans facing homelessness. The money is supporting a number of services including street outreach, shelter, and harm…

Over 60 schools and child care centers to receive funding ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced nearly $1 million in grants through the Farm to School and Early Care Grants program to increase…

The project will receive $75 million from the State of Minnesota and $120 million as part of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz, the U.S. Department of Commerce, state and regional economic development officials and…

ST. PAUL, MN - Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today joined the higher education community to urge students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Currently, FAFSA completion rates are down 20.5 percent nationally.…

Lake City, MN - This weekend, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan celebrated the Governor’s Fishing Opener on Lake Pepin in Lake City. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor each caught a walleye. On Friday, Governor…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointments of Veena Iyer and Jennifer Verdeja as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. Iyer will be replacing the Honorable JaPaul J. Harris and Verdeja will be…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed four bills into law. Chapter 89, House File 3071 requires that Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services simplify the language of the driver’s knowledge examination. Chapter 97, House File 4661…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today visited First Avenue in Minneapolis to sign a bill into law at that will strengthen consumer protections for ticket buyers. The bill reforms the processes related to the sale, advertisement, and resale of…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills into law. Chapter 92, House File 3376 allows the use of digital images as proof of possession for certain passes and licenses. Chapter 93, House File 3868 updates Minnesota’s laws…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements today congratulating Christina Bogojevic as she was sworn in as colonel of the Minnesota State Patrol at a pinning ceremony in Saint Paul. She…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today has proclaimed May 4 through May 5 as Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. In honor of the firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty, Governor Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements today applauding the Minnesota House for passing three bills that would strengthen gun safety in Minnesota. “As a gun-owner,…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Karl Schmidt as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Schmidt will be replacing the Honorable Michael S. Jesse and will be chambered in Foley in…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law designating a portion of Highway 169 as the “Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway.” Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were joined by family…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Bentley to an at-large seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Bentley will fill the vacancy that will occur upon the elevation of…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Tikki Brown to serve as the first Commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families when it is established in July 2024.…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Optometry, Cannabis Advisory Council, Governor’s Committee on Minnesota America 250, and Minnesota Zoological…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Eden Prairie Schools is among the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon honorees for leading the way in reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring high-quality…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills into law. Chapter 88, House File 3631 makes technical changes to prior capital investment appropriations to ensure previously funded projects are completed efficiently. Chapter 90,…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced grants to dozens of school districts to improve traffic safety near schools. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $1.4 million for communities, school districts, and organizations…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced April 24, 2024 that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz April 23, 2024 announced Minnesota has received $62 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for solar projects that will help families save on energy costs. The Solar for All grant will support a…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan April 22, 2024 announced the appointments of Theodora Gaïtas and Sarah Hennesy as associate justices on the Minnesota Supreme Court. Gaïtas will be replacing the…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan April 19, 2024 announced the following appointments to the Clean Water Council, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee,…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz today visited Como Park Pavilion in Saint Paul to highlight the need for legislation to curb copper wire theft. Governor Walz and Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter surveyed streetlights damaged by copper wire theft.…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz April 17, 2024 signed a bill into law clarifying jurisdictions allowed in trust-related cases. Chapter 87, House File 3589 addresses the different jurisdictions that courts have in trust-related cases. The bill…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan April 17, 2024 announced nearly $20 million in grants to build the state’s special education workforce. The Minnesota Department of Education has awarded 25 Minnesota…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz April 15, 2024 signed three bills into law. Chapter 83, House File 3377 appropriates $79 million from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) for conservation and natural resource projects across…

St. Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz April 12, 2024 announced that Minnesota secured $16 million in federal funding to improve safety on Highway 11 near Loman and I-94 between Moorhead and Alexandria. The funding comes from President Biden’s…

St. Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz released the following statement today congratulating Interim Col. Christina Bogojevic on her appointment as colonel of the Minnesota State Patrol. Bogojevic has been with the State Patrol for more than 20 years and…

Over 360,000 children have already benefited, with families receiving an average credit of $2508 Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz today urged Minnesotans to file for the Child Tax Credit before Tax Day on Monday, April 15. He was joined by…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointments of Matti Adam and Seamus Duffy as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Adam will be replacing the Honorable Shari R. Schluchter and Duffy will be…

Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law modifying the effective date of the net operating loss provision that passed in 2023. Chapter 82, House File 3769 adjusts the timeline of the 2023 tax bill provision that reduced the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with a notice from the White House, Governor Tim Walz today has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, May 11,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7, to honor firefighters who have been killed or injured in the…

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today congratulated departing Commissioner Alice Roberts-Davis and thanked her for her years of service at the Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin). Roberts-Davis will depart from…

Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law protecting the freedom to vote and increasing voting accessibility. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were joined by Secretary of State Steve Simon, legislators, and advocates to celebrate…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced two vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. These vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly and the Honorable Lucinda E. Jesson. Judge Reilly and Judge…

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today joined Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and the U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman to celebrate National Small Business Week and Minnesota’s Small Business Week…

Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law improving workplace safety and training standards at oil refineries. The bill requires a percentage of third-party contractor employees be graduates or apprentices in a registered apprenticeship…

At the national convention of the International Union of Operating Engineers in Hollywood, Florida, Governor Tim Walz today highlighted the need for good-paying union jobs and collective bargaining rights in states across the country.…

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today toured a state fish hatchery in St. Paul ahead of the fishing opener. The facility was the first state-run hatchery established in Minnesota. Today, the facility produces young walleye,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that he will lead a trade mission to Australia, November 10-18, 2023, with stops in the major business centers of Sydney and Melbourne. The mission will focus on growing the state’s…

Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills into law protecting people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota, banning the practice of conversion therapy, and protecting people seeking or providing gender-affirming health care in Minnesota.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has recently awarded $4.22 million in grants through its Farm to School program. A total of 114…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law strengthening penalties for labor trafficking. The bill creates a crime for labor trafficking that results in death and creates enhanced penalties for labor trafficking that…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today visited a home in Saint Paul to highlight their $240 million proposal to replace lead pipes across Minnesota. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz delivered his State of the State Address tonight in the Minnesota House Chamber. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you and good evening. Madame Speaker and Members of the Minnesota House…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in honor and remembrance of Deputy Josh Owen.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today released the following statements on the death of Pope County Sherriff Deputy Josh Owen who was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty on April 15.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz celebrated the spring turkey hunting season near Northfield early this morning. Governor Walz was joined by National Wild Turkey Federation Director of Development Tom Glines, Minnesota Department of Natural…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited Hastings to meet with local legislators, city leaders, and residents to discuss the city’s spring flood preparations. Governor Walz was joined by Senator Judy Seeberger, Representative…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today highlighted accomplishments of the first 100 days of their second term. Since their inauguration, Governor Walz signed bills that codify reproductive rights,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited Ely, Minnesota, to highlight the child care plan in the One Minnesota Budget released in January. Governor Walz visited the Ely Head Start center to discuss the Governor and Lieutenant…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today exercised his statutory authority to assign Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Zaria McKeever murder case in Hennepin County. This decision comes after Governor Walz received a formal…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law providing deficiency funding for the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) to continue providing hearings for campaign and data practice matters. Chapter 23, Senate File 1816…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today joined a call with a bipartisan group of governors and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to express support for Ukraine and solidarity with the Ukrainian community in Minnesota. “Minnesota…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 23-05, amending previous executive orders to ensure continuity of task forces, councils, and committees created by those executive orders. Executive Order 23-05 also rescinds…

“This critical work from Commissioner Rebecca Lucero and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights is an important step to make Minneapolis a safer community for all,” said Governor Tim Walz. “I’m grateful for MDHR’s…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As the federal COVID-19 public health emergency unwinds, Governor Tim Walz signed into law a bill providing resources to help eligible Minnesotans keep their Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare health insurance. “We…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has signed two bills into law providing $50 million in funding for homelessness prevention and assistance and allowing wills to be completed electronically. “Ensuring our children and families have…

[ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz traveled to Raymond, Minnesota, this morning to survey the site where a train carrying ethanol derailed. The Governor met with residents and offered the state’s full support. The Governor is coordinating…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced Dr. Stephanie Burrage as Chief Equity Officer for the State of Minnesota. Dr. Burrage will be responsible for working with the Governor’s Office…

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Tori Stewart as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Stewart will replace the Honorable Kevin F. Mark and…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Chapter 19, House File 45 into law as passed unanimously by the Minnesota Legislature. In 2021, the legislature established a procedure under which certain current or former members of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The vacancies occurred upon the resignation of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, and House Speaker Melissa Hortman today announced that they have reached an agreement on key budget decisions, taking a major step toward finalizing the two-year state…

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointments of Sarah Hudleston and Matthew Frank as district court judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The seats will be chambered…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In celebration of Reading Month, Governor Tim Walz today unveiled the first ever Little Free Library in the State Capitol. With more than 1,600 book titles banned or restricted by other states last year, the Little Free…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law Chapter 17, House File 112 postponing the next review and revision of the physical education standards from the 2022-2023 school year to the 2026-2027 school year. In 2017, the Minnesota…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law a bill providing free school breakfast and lunch for all Minnesota students at participating schools. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor were joined by legislators, students, and…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed legislation into law that will crack down on catalytic converter theft. He also signed into law protections for Native American children and families, and funding for the Competency Attainment…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that they have nearly doubled their public safety plan, bringing the total to $550 million to support local governments with public safety. Their revised…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan today announced the appointments of Timothy Carey and Jacob Kraus as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. These seats will be chambered in St.…

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Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Protect Access to Gender Affirming Health Care in Minnesota “As states across the country move to ban access to gender affirming care, we want LGBTQ Minnesotans to know they will continue to be safe,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today visited Fergus Falls, Minnesota to highlight the child care plan in the One Minnesota Budget released in January. Lieutenant Governor Flanagan hosted a roundtable with city and county…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Emergency Executive Order 23-04 to provide regulatory relief for septic system service companies. Executive Order 23-04 exempts septic tank trucks from seasonal load restrictions on Minnesota…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – At the Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference today, Governor Tim Walz joined climate leaders from around the world to discuss how Minnesota is leading in the fight against climate change. “Minnesota never steps away from a…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today took executive action to protect access to gender affirming health care in Minnesota. Gender affirming health care services refers to all medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services, including…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today that Minnesota’s exports reached a record high of $27 billion in 2022, a 16 percent increase from 2021.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law expanding eligibility for a standard Minnesota driver’s license by allowing Minnesotans, regardless of immigration status, to obtain a license. With an estimated 81,000…

Governor Walz Signs Bill Expanding Voting Rights to 55,000 Minnesotans Governor Walz signed into law the largest expansion of voting rights in Minnesota in a half century. The law restores voting rights for over 55,000 formerly incarcerated people…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz will temporarily transfer power to Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan Monday while under general anesthesia for a preventive procedure. Per state statute, the Governor sent a letter today to House Speaker…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law the largest expansion of voting rights in Minnesota in a half century. The law restores voting rights for over 55,000 formerly incarcerated people in Minnesota. Governor Walz signed the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As Minnesota food shelves see an increase in demand, Governor Tim Walz today signed into law $5 million in emergency funding to food shelves. “Minnesota’s food shelves play an essential role in helping…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – After years of calling on pharmaceutical manufacturers to address the skyrocketing cost of insulin, Governor Tim Walz today released a statement on Eli Lilly’s decision to cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost of insulin at…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today released the following statement celebrating the news that Minnesota Management and Budget’s February Economic Forecast showed that Minnesota’s surplus remains stable and the economy…

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Thank Snowplow Drivers, State Patrol, National Guard for Keeping Minnesotans Safe During Winter Storm Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan thanked Minnesota’s snowplow drivers, the State…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today thanked Minnesota’s snowplow drivers, the State Patrol, the National Guard, and emergency responders across the state for their work keeping Minnesotans safe during this week’s winter storm.…

On 50-Year Anniversary, Governor Walz Expands Minnesota’s Military Partnership with Norway This week, Governor Walz participated in the official State Partnership Program signing ceremony in Trondheim, Norway, expanding the long-standing…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As forecasts predict up to 20 inches of snow this week and at the request of Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant General, Army Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Commissioner of Public Safety Bob Jacobson, and Commissioner of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – During a business development mission in Oslo, Norway today, Governor Tim Walz promoted Minnesota as a premier destination for trade and investment. The Governor’s trip comes after Minnesota’s exports reached an…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today participated in the official State Partnership Program (SPP) signing ceremony in Trondheim, Norway, expanding the long-standing partnership between Minnesota and Norway’s militaries. Governor Walz…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today congratulated departing Commissioner Steve Grove and thanked him for his years of service at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development…

Governor Walz Signs Bill Moving Minnesota to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040 This week, Governor Walz signed a bill leading Minnesota to 100% clean electricity by 2040. Through this law, Minnesota will take steps to lower greenhouse gas emissions,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz will travel to Norway this week to build upon Minnesota and Norway’s strong military and economic ties. During his visit, Governor Walz will participate in the official State Partnership Program (SPP)…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz chaired the Council of Governors’ 26th annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The President’s bipartisan Council of Governors was established by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008…

Governor Walz Signs Reproductive Freedom into Law PRO Act establishes reproductive health as a fundamental right for Minnesotans Governor Walz signed the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act into law, establishing reproductive freedom as a…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation establishing a Minnesota carbon-free electricity standard. With Senate File 4 , Minnesota will take steps to lower greenhouse gas emissions, combat the climate crisis, and…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation to unlock $315.5 million in federally appropriated funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to improve Minnesota’s roads. The funding provided in…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation providing funding for Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Office to hire up to seven additional criminal prosecutors. Senate File 33 will more than triple the capacity of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, during Black History Month, Governor Tim Walz highlighted a series of proposals within the One Minnesota Budget that would support Black Minnesotans. These proposals were informed by dozens of formal meetings the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies occurred upon the resignation…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation establishing Juneteenth as a State holiday. Senate File 13 commemorates June 19 as the official end of slavery in the United States. “Juneteenth is an important…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for eight Northeastern and Southwestern Minnesota counties due to damage caused by heavy snowstorms and high winds from December 13 through December 16, 2022.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has directed flags at all state buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 3, 2023, in recognition of Four Chaplains Day. This year marks the 80th…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited Laura MacArthur Elementary School in Duluth, Minnesota to highlight a series of proposals in the One Minnesota budget to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids . This $12 billion…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Debra Groehler as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Groehler will be replacing the Honorable Jodi L.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has signed the CROWN Act into law, explicitly prohibiting racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs, and twists. A ceremonial bill signing will take place later…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the resignation of the Honorable Bethany A. Fountain Lindberg and the retirement…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements after the passing of former United States Senator David Durenberger. “I am grateful to have called Senator Durenberger a…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed HF 1 , the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act, into law, establishing reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for every Minnesotan. The PRO Act establishes that every Minnesotan has a…

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Present Their One Minnesota Budget Entire two-year proposal provides largest tax cut in state history, includes plan to send surplus money directly back to Minnesotans in the form of checks Governor…

Death rate among those experiencing homelessness is triple that of general population Governor’s historic housing stability package invests in solutions to support Minnesotans experiencing homelessness across the housing spectrum People…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced their 2023 Infrastructure Plan – their capital investment recommendation for the upcoming legislative session, the largest in state history. The…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law extending Unemployment Insurance benefits for workers on the Iron Range. The bill will provide an additional 26 weeks of benefits for over 400 workers who were laid off due to the…

Entire two-year proposal provides largest tax cut in state history; includes plan to send surplus money directly back to Minnesotans in the form of checks Minnesotans across the state praise the One Minnesota Budget [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Budget to Make Minnesota the Best State in the Country for Kids Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced a series of proposals to make Minnesota the best state in the country for…

Public safety package provides $300 million in local public safety aid; reduces gun violence and violent crime; invests in meaningful criminal justice reform Health care package would create MinnesotaCare public option, expand access to quality…

$4.1 billion package would provide paid family and medical leave, strengthen small businesses, and expand Minnesota’s workforce in most critical sectors Climate package grows clean energy workforce; expands solar power and EV infrastructure;…

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the reappointment of the Honorable Patricia J. Milun as a judge of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA) for a six-year term.…

$12 billion package would lower cost of child care for middle-class families, expand tax cuts, and reduce child poverty Budget would provide largest investment in public education in state history, including universal school meals and increased…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today recognized Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Minnesota by hosting a public celebration and issuing a proclamation marking the state holiday. The…

Governor Walz Signs Bipartisan Bill to Provide $100 Million in Tax Cuts, Simplify Tax Filing for Minnesotans Governor Walz signed bipartisan legislation, passed within days of the legislative session kicking off, providing $100 million in tax cuts…

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[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Optometry, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Compensation Council, Legislative Salary Council, and Technology…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the resignation of the Honorable Nicole A. Engisch. This seat will be chambered in…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed bipartisan legislation providing $100 million in tax cuts to Minnesota individuals and businesses. The first bill to pass in the 2023 legislative session, Chapter 1, HF 31 will update several…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that Minnesota is the second best state to raise a family according to a recent WalletHub study. Minnesota’s top ranking is based on 51 key…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the reappointment of Charlie Zelle as chair of the Metropolitan Council. “I am honored to reappoint Chair Zelle to the Metropolitan…

Four More Years: Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Commit to Making Minnesota the Best State for Children in Inaugural Address On Monday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were sworn in for their second term as…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Governor Tim Walz today celebrated the work of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) in cooperation with other state agencies as well as community and local law…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Kristi Stanislawski as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Stanislawski will be replacing the Honorable…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced appointments to the Commission on Judicial Selection. The Governor’s appointees include six at-large members and 20 district members, two from each…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were sworn in for their second term as Minnesota’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor today along with Attorney General Keith Ellison, Secretary of State Steve…

Governor Walz Pushes for Automatic Voter Registration in Minnesota This week, Governor Walz joined "Morning Joe" and "The Reid Out" on MSNBC to discuss how he's pushing to making voting as easy as possible for people in Minnesota. "Attacks on…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Following severe winter storms and extreme cold, Governor Tim Walz today signed an executive order providing emergency relief from regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting fuel in Minnesota. Executive Order…

New plan will improve oversight, prevent fraud related to federal funds; Plan calls for new Inspector General at Department of Education [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced a new action plan to prevent fraud and improve…