Gov. Walz And Lt. Gov. Flanagan's Revised Budget Includes $500 Direct PaymentsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced on Thursday that the state’s revised budget proposal will include direct payments of $500 for single tax filers and $1,000 for married couples.
Gov. Walz Announces More Medical Help For Hospitals Strapped By COVID-19The budget recommendations for the upcoming legislative session focus on investing in local jobs and projects, expanding economic opportunity and supporting children and families.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Shares Her Top 3 Minnesota State Fair ThingsWith COVID-19 cases rising, WCCO wondered if Minnesota political leaders would still go to the fair. The answer is yes.
Walz: Minnesota Ready To Welcome Afghan RefugeesIn a letter to President Joe Biden Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said Minnesota stands ready to welcome refugee families from Afghanistan.
Walz, Flanagan Announce Statewide School Tour To 'Celebrate Historic Investments In Education'Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced Sunday they will kick off a tour of schools across Minnesota this week.
'His Memory Sparked A Global Movement': Minnesota Officials Mark Anniversary Of George Floyd's DeathOn the first anniversary of George Floyd's death, politicians and public figures in Minnesota are honoring his memory.
'Census Nerds! We Did It!': Minnesota Exults At Census Win At New York's ExpenseMinnesotans spent 18 months worrying over whether the 2020 census would finally cost them a precious seat in Congress, expecting to lose one to faster-growing competitors in the South and West even if they found and counted every last soul in the state.
Women Now Hold All Chief Judicial Seats On Minnesota Executive Branch And Appellate CourtsTuesday marks an unprecedented moment in Minnesota history.
'No Credible Threats' To Minnesota State Capitol; Safety Officials Are 'Alert' And 'Prepared' Ahead Of InaugurationGov. Tim Walz and other state and local leaders gave an update on security concerns and plans at the Minnesota State Capitol on Friday afternoon.
How Minnesota's Historic Bonding Bill Aims To Create Affordable HousingThe passing of the largest bonding bill in Minnesota history includes money for affordable housing.
2 Teens Accused In Assault Of Imam Near Dar Al-Farooq MosqueGov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison plan to visit a Bloomington mosque Friday in a show of solidarity with an imam who was assaulted on his way to nightly prayers.
Gov. Walz Endorses Ilhan Omar And Incumbent DFL U.S Representatives Ahead Of Minnesota PrimaryAs the Minnesota primary fast approaches, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced they will endorsing the incumbent DFL congressional representatives for reelection.
Gov. Walz To Convene Special Session, Pushes For Police Reform And Bonding BillGov. Tim Walz announced Friday that he will convene a special legislative session starting on July 13.
Minnesota State Capitol Board Meets To Discuss Art Removal PoliciesWhat should happen to pieces of controversial or inaccurate public art?