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Governor Walz extends peacetime emergency

The extended declaration will last until July 13.

June 12, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz has extended the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. The peacetime emergency declaration allows the state to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic strategically. According to Gov. Walz, the declaration will protect Minnesotans against evictions and wage garnishments, provide expedited PPE shipments and will protect workers from unsafe conditions. “Minnesotans’ health and safety is our top priority, and the…

WATCH LIVE: Minnesota governor, legislative leaders to roll out police reform bill in response to George Floyd’s death at 3 p.m.

June 11, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)–On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders will roll out a police reform bill that will be the focus of the special session that starts Friday. The proposed changes to policing include use of force, funding for alternatives to policing and greater police oversight. The bill was drafted in response to the killing of George Floyd,…

WATCH LIVE: Governor Walz to discuss police accountability and Minnesota’s economic recovery at 3 p.m.

June 10, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is holding a press conference to discuss police accountability and Minnesota’s economic recovery on Wednesday. The press conference is expected to begin at 3 p.m. Walz will be joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. KVRR will stream the press conference on KVRR.com and our Facebook page. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: economy, GOV. TIM WALZ, police…

Governor Tim Walz orders moment of silence for George Floyd

The moment of silence will begin at 11 a.m.

June 9, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is asking Minnesotans to spend eight minutes and 46 seconds in silence to honor George Floyd on Tuesday. The moment of silence will begin at 11 a.m. to mark the start of Floyd’s funeral service in Texas. Walz said, “The world watched in horror as George Floyd’s humanity was taken away from him. We will…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to discuss Minnesota’s response to George Floyd’s Death at 2 p.m.

June 2, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is hosting a press conference to discuss Minnesota’s response to George Floyd’s death. Walz will be joined by Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero, Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Major General Jon A. Jensen. The press conference will begin at 2 p.m. KVRR will stream the conference…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to provide update on Minnesota’s response to protests at 11:30 a.m.

June 1, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is holding a news conference to provide updates on Minnesota’s response to the protests over George Floyd’s death. Walz will also address the public safety concerns that have occurred since the protests have started. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Major General Jon A….

Governor Walz implements temporary 8 p.m. curfew

May 29, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz has placed a temporary curfew over Minneapolis and St. Paul in order to provide safety for Minnesota residents. The curfew is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Mayors across the state are capable of issuing their own curfews as well. Under the curfew, no one is permitted to travel on…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to address Minnesota’s response to protests over George Floyd’s death at 10:30 a.m.

May 29, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is holding a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Friday to address the state’s response to the protests over George Floyd’s death. Walz will also discuss public safety concerns that occurred in the Twin Cities Thursday evening. Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington will join Walz at the press conference. KVRR will have a…

Gov. Walz activates Minnesota National Guard amid protests over George Floyd’s death

May 28, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz has signed an Executive Order activating the Minnesota National Guard and declaring a peacetime emergency amid the death of George Floyd. The National Guard has been called on to provide safety to Minnesotans and maintain peace after the protests became dangerous for protesters and first responders. Walz said, “It is time to rebuild. Rebuild the…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to provide update on COVID-19 Pandemic

May 27, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz will be joined by Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. Minnesota has 22,464 positive cases, 598 current hospitalizations, 16,314 patients no longer needing isolation and 932 deaths. Categories:…