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Gov. Walz Visits New Fire Station in Dilworth

The governor became convinced of the need for a new facility after visiting the old one in 2021.

April 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – The atmosphere was positive inside the nearly-complete fire station in Dilworth on April 16. State senators such as Rob Kupec and Erin Murphy joined Governor Tim Walz in celebrating the project’s progress and impending completion. Dilworth’s old fire station had been built in 1980, and Walz saw for himself in 2021 just how badly it needed…

DFL Leadership Holds Town Hall at Concordia

The event was part of a statewide tour aiming to spark conversations regarding the impacts the Trump administration's cutbacks will have on the lives of Minnesotans.

April 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR – Governor Tim Walz didn’t just stop by Dilworth during his visit to Clay County – he also spoke at a town hall meeting on the Concordia College campus. It was hosted by Sen. Rob Kupec and Majority Leader Sen. Erin Murphy. It’s part of a string of events put on by the DFL to discuss how…

MyPillow’s Mike Lindell says he’s considering a run for Minnesota Governor

April 1, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FILE – MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell speaks to reporters outside federal court in Washington, June 24, 2021. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, a federal judge affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against the MyPillow chief executive in favor of a software engineer who challenged data that Lindell claims proves that China interfered in the U.S. 2020 elections and tipped…

Fargo lawmaker is among DNC delegates in Chicago

August 21, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

CHICAGO (KVRR) — A state lawmaker form Fargo is among the delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. LaurieBeth Hager is a state representative in Fargo’s District 21. This is the second time Hager has been a delegate at the DNC for North Dakota. The one main difference for her is that this convention is in person unlike the…

Will questions about Walz’s military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?

August 13, 2024

KVRR Staff,

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) — In some corners of the Democratic Party, last week felt like déjà vu. The party’s vice-presidential nominee’s…

Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’

August 6, 2024

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrive at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris has introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation as “the vice president America deserves” at a raucous rally in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania. Harris…

MN Introduces 1st Chief Equity Officer

Doctor Stephanie Burrage will help create a new Equity and Opportunity Office for the state

March 30, 2023

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota has a new statewide official. Governor Tim Walz introduced Doctor Stephanie Burrage at the state’s first Chief Equity Officer. Doctor Burrage is the deputy commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Education. She has been a teacher and administrator in both Minnesota and Michigan for three decades. She will help create a new Equity and…

Paul Marquart confirmed by Senate as Minnesota Revenue Commissioner

February 8, 2023

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Former DFL State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth is unanimously confirmed by the Senate to become Minnesota’s Revenue Commissioner. He was appointed by Governor Tim Walz December 21st and began serving January 2nd. “In just my short time as commissioner, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication and integrity of the employees in this agency, and I…

Tim Walz wins 2nd term as Minnesota’s governor

November 8, 2022

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Democrat Tim Walz has won a second term as Minnesota’s governor. Walz fended off a challenge by Republican Scott Jensen, a family practice physician who grabbed national attention with his vaccine skepticism. Walz led Minnesota through the COVID-19 pandemic — including lockdowns, school shutdowns and business closures. He also led the state through the unrest that followed…

Gov. Walz Attends “Farmers for Walz” Campaign Event in Moorhead

Walz talked about unifying Minnesota's bigger cities with rural areas, and how low the employment rate is compared to past years.

November 1, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talked about unifying Minnesota’s bigger cities with rural areas. Local unions and workers are with him and say he has their best interest in mind. “This is particularly true on important issues like education, healthcare and our freedom to join together in our unions. After talking to hundreds of union members in…