Category: Minnesota
Governor Walz Activates Minnesota National Guard
Governor Tim Walz today activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in public safety efforts in the…
On Southern Minnesota Farm Tour, Governor Walz Announces Relief for Farmers, Producers Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced a $7.7 million plan to support agricultural producers, meat processors,…
Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Lives Lost to COVID-19
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be…
Walz, Flanagan Appoint Erin Sindberg Porter as Chair of Commission on Judicial Selection
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced that Erin Sindberg Porter will serve…
Governor Walz Appointed Chair of Midwestern Governors Association
[ST. PAUL, MN] – After his appointment as the new chair of the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA), Governor Tim Walz…
Walz, Flanagan Applaud Bipartisan Passage of Bonding Bill
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements applauding the bipartisan…
Governor Walz Joins Midwest Governors in Urging Washington to Put Partisanship Aside, Provide COVID-19 Relief
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz joined Governors Gretchen Whitmer (MI) and Tony Evers (WI) in sending a…
Governor Walz Signs Bill into Law
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Chapter 1, SF 5 into law. This bill permits the Polk…
Lt. Governor Flanagan Announces Appointments to Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board Advisory Task Forces
[ST. PAUL, MN] –As the Chair of the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today…
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Invest Additional $53.3 Million to Support Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
[St. Paul, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced a $53.3 million investment available now…
Governor Walz Announces Expansion of Saliva Testing Program
State announces opening of saliva testing sites in Moorhead, Brooklyn Park; free saliva testing to anyone who needs it [St….
Governor Walz Authorizes State Disaster Assistance for Five Counties Across Minnesota
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today authorized emergency assistance for five Minnesota counties that sustained damage from heavy…
Governor Walz Goes Pheasant Hunting on Opening Weekend
[ST. PAUL, MN] – On Sunday, Governor Tim Walz took part in the opening weekend of Minnesota’s 2020 pheasant hunting…
Governor Tim Walz Signs Executive Order Extending COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Following the advice of public health experts, senior advocates, labor leaders, doctors, hospitals, and long-term care…
Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments Governor’s Blue Ribbon Council on Information Technology
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced appointments to the Governor’s Blue Ribbon…