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Governor Tim Walz

Crosslake, Minnesota

Annual Governor's Fishing Opener will head to Crosslake in May

It will be the first time in its 77-year history that the Governor's Fishing Opener takes place in Crosslake.

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Latest state budget forecast shrinks projected surplus by $1.1B

The latest forecast also shows a shortfall looming on the horizon.

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New rideshare driver rates go into effect in Minnesota

The law went into effect on Dec. 1 and raised minimum pay rates to $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute.

Someone graffitied 'Walz failed' on roof of Minnesota Governor's Mansion

Is this political statement brilliant if you're never caught? Or is it a failure if it was almost never seen? You be the judge.

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Tim Walz to sit down with Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show' next week

Stewart returned to the show earlier this year, taking hosting duties for Monday episodes.

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Officials declare effective end of veteran homelessness in Hennepin County

Governor Walz declared Oct. 15 to be Veteran Homelessness Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota.

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Frey rejects 'unserious' J.D. Vance after Republican rips on Minneapolis during visit

Vance spoke outside the remains of the 3rd Police Precinct during a fundraising trip to Minnesota.

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Tim Walz's praise for Minnesota during VP debate has some Dems wanting to move here

Whoever said a vice presidential debate couldn't double as an infomercial has clearly never met Governor Tim Walz.

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How to watch the vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and J.D. Vance

The first and only vice presidential debate will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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'Saturday Night Live' casts Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz for new season

The veteran comedian will play Walz as election season approaches.

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Governor Tim Walz taking in U of M football ahead of Tuesday's debate

The Governor is in Michigan to campaign and see the Gophers play the University of Michigan on Saturday afternoon.

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Recap: CNN interviews Harris, Walz as Trump speaks in La Crosse

Both battleground state appearances lasted approximately a half hour.

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'That's my dad!' Gus Walz becomes unlikely viral hero at DNC

The 17-year-old was in tears as his father, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, accepted the nomination to be Kamala Harris's presidential running mate.

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Former Mankato West football team takes DNC stage in support of 'Coach Walz'

Around a dozen former players from the team Walz helped coach to a state championship appeared on stage.

Watch live: Gov. Tim Walz to speak at the DNC

Night three of the Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago.

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Former President Barack Obama praises Governor Tim Walz as VP pick

"He knows who he is and what’s important. You can tell those flannel shirts he wears don’t come from some consultant, they come from his closet."

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Watch: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan opens the Democratic National Convention

'He does it all with a big heart, a buffalo plaid jacket, and a bottomless bag of snacks,' she joked of Tim Walz. 'Nutter Butters, cheese curds, and Diet Dew.'

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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan named as co-chair for Democratic National Convention

"It is an honor to be named co-chair of the [convention] and highlight the excitement around seconds-in-command right now."

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Debate over Walz's spice joke ends with reporter sparking outrage with 'walking taco' take

Christopher Ingraham, who moved to Red Lake County, Minnesota after insulting it, must now transform into a meat and cheese-filled bag of Doritos.

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J.D. Vance commits to VP debate after Tim Walz says: 'See you on October 1'

After Walz told Vance "see you on October 1" Wednesday, Vance did not initially commit to the CBS debate.

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Here's what Donald Trump said about Tim Walz as Democrats' VP pick

Trump was speaking on Fox and Friends Wednesday morning.

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Walz slams Trump, Vance in fiery first speech as VP nominee

Walz didn't shy away from the lewd, false couch rumor about JD Vance.