GOV. TIM WALZ

Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris’ VP contenders wait for her choice

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a news conference for the Biden-Harris campaign discussing the Project 2025 plan during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention near the Fiserv Forum, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)WASHINGTON (AP) — One is sparking speculation that he’ll be the choice by forgoing swanky fundraisers in the Hamptons. Another…

Walz To Lead Trade Mission to The Netherlands and Ireland in November

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is heading to the Netherlands and Ireland. He will lead a delegation of business leaders on a trade mission to the countries in November. The mission will focus on growing Minnesota’s exports of goods and services. “Trade missions provide an opportunity to strengthen international economic ties and lead to direct investment in…

Walz Leads Democratic Governors In Call for Meeting Over Biden’s Debate Performance

(CNN) —  Some Democratic governors want to meet with the White House to voice concerns about President Joe Biden after his poor debate performance. Those concerns were aired on a governors-only call Monday, organized by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. On the call, the governors said they were surprised none of them had heard from Biden himself. The consensus seemed to…

Major Disaster Declared For 22 Minnesota Counties Due To Flooding

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — The Biden Administration has approved Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration. It covers 22 counties impacted by flooding. It provides resources to reimburse communities for debris removal, emergency protective measures as well as repair and replacement of damaged infrastructure. On Friday, Gov. Tim Walz said officials are still working on responding to ongoing needs before…

Senate Panel Holds Hearing on State Sen. Mitchell Ethics Complaint

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A Senate Ethics committee holds another hearing on Minnesota DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell in St. Paul. Mitchell did not appear at the brief hearing. Many in the Minnesota DFL party, including Gov. Tim Walz, have called for her resignation after her arrest for burglary at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told…

Governor Seeks Candidates To Fill Two Judicial Seats in MN’s 7th Judicial District

Judge Sarah Hennesy & Judge Greta Smolnisky ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz is looking to appoint two new judges in the Seventh Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the elevation of Judge Sarah Hennesy in St. Cloud to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The other comes with the resignation of Judge Greta Smolnisky in Moorhead who was…

Governor Walz Appoints Two New Justices to the Minnesota Supreme Court

Theodora Gaïtas and Sarah HennesyST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz announces the appointments of two new justices to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Theodora Gaïtas will replace the Honorable Margaret H. Chutich who announced her retirement in January. Sara Hennesy will be replacing the Honorable G. Barry Anderson who announced his retirement earlier this year. She is currently the chief…