GOV. TIM WALZ

Defiant Gov. Tim Walz says he will not resign after deciding against seeking a third term

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes questions from reporters about his decision to not run for a third term. 1/6/26.ST. PAUL (KVRR) — One day after announcing he is no longer running for office, a defiant Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz answered questions about why he’s getting out of the race. Walz told reporters that stepping aside was a decision that he…

President Trump reacts to the announcement by Gov. Tim Walz to end his re-election campaign

Truth SocialWASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Donald Trump responded to Gov. Walz’ announcement with a post on Truth Social writing “the corrupt governor will possibly leave office before his time is up.” He went on to say Walz was caught redhanded “along with Ilhan Omar and others of his Somali friends stealing tens of billions of taxpayer dollars”. Trump also…

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops out of race for third term

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Months after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he was ready to be Minnesota’s Governor for a third term, on Monday, he said otherwise. “Every minute that I spend defending my own political interest would be a minute I can’t spend defending the people of Minnesota. Against the criminals who prey on our generosity and the cynics who…

Late Rep. Melissa Hortman’s children ask President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX 9) — Rep. Melissa Hortman’s son and daughter are asking President Donald Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Tim Walz was involved in Hortman’s assassination. The video was shared Saturday afternoon on Truth Social. It pulls from a conspiracy theory that mostly leans on the fact that the accused gunman, Vance Boelter, was appointed by…

Group of GOP Lawmakers Call on Gov. Walz to Resign

Gov. Tim Walz spoke with reporters after meeting with legislative leaders on Sept. 9, 2025. The governor said he will call a special session on gun control. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A group of Republican lawmakers in Minnesota is calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of significant Medicaid fraud. The legislators…

Two people appointed to Minnesota Court of Appeals

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Walz has appointed two people to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, including a judge from our region. Judge Anne Rasmusson is the assistant chief judge of the Ninth Judicial District and is chambered in Polk County. Through her work, she established and served on the White Earth/Mahnomen DWI and Drug Courts, and DWI Courts for…

Gov. Walz signs new executive orders to address gun violence, calls BS on those who say it won’t save lives

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — Gov. Tim Walz has signed two executive orders in efforts to reduce gun violence and improve public safety across Minnesota. Under the orders, a statewide Safety Council will be created to develop a blueprint to prevent mass violence. The orders will also expand extreme risk protection orders and safe storage education for those with guns at…

Minnesota in OK financial position, but fraud top of mind for politicians

Gov. Tim Walz addresses reporters after a budget forecast presentation on Dec. 4, 2025. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Minnesota’s finances look good for now, but lawmakers will need to address a future multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, Minnesota budget officials announced Thursday. The state is currently sitting on a $2.5 billion surplus through June 2027, but could…

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz under scrutiny for state fraud allegations

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing scrutiny after an estimated $1 billion of fraud has occurred during his time in office. The spotlight on Minnesota on a national level has grown after more than seventy people were indicted in the Feeding Our Future fraud case. Many government officials, including President Donald Trump, have called out Walz…