GOV. TIM WALZ

Rep. Marquart of Dilworth Appointed Commissioner of Revenue for Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — A local outgoing member of the Minnesota House of Representatives is appointed Commissioner of Revenue. Gov. Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announcing they have picked Paul Marquart for the job. He is one of six new members announced to the Walz-Flanagan Cabinet. Marquart served 18 years on the House Taxes Committee, including four years…

Grants Awarded For Affordable Child Care in Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Money is headed to 17 organizations across Minnesota to boost access to affordable child care. Gov. Tim Walz announced the awarding of $2.5 million dollars in grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. In our region, $160,000 is awarded to Otter Tail County with $120,000 going to Jasmin Child Care and Preschool in…

Democratic Trifecta In Minnesota After Tuesday’s Election

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Democrats will have full control of the state legislature following Tuesday’s election. It’s the first time in a decade and second time in a century. Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller conceded this morning that his party had lost its majority to Democrats. That followed a concession earlier from GOP House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt….

Walz picks up endorsement from former Governor Jesse Ventura

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who rarely endorses political candidates, is endorsing Gov. Tim Walz’s reelection bid. “As an independent statesman, I don’t believe in the major political parties. Since leaving office, I’ve rarely endorsed a candidate for office in Minnesota, of any political persuasion,” Ventura said.  “But this election is too important. That’s why…

Former President Trump Endorses Dr. Jensen for Minnesota Governor

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Dr. Scott Jensen for Minnesota’s governor. Trump said in a social media post that Minnesota won’t have “any more fiery takeovers of police precincts” if Jensen is elected. It’s a reference to a Minneapolis police station burned by protesters during riots following the killing of George Floyd under Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s watch….