Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP running mate
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
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Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
At the Dakota County Fair on Tuesday, you could hear the chatter about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his latest political challenge: being the Democratic candidate for vice president.
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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris expressed her respect for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in a video she shared online Tuesday after announcing him as her running mate in the 2024 election.
St. Paul's Eastcliff mansion was a hotbed of activity on Tuesday morning, with dozens gathered outside to catch a glimpse of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz before he left for his first rally as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 election — and it's prompting a wide array of reactions from state leaders.
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Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota will join Kamala Harris as her running mate on the presidential ticket.
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday she's selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
Harris is expected to campaign with her newly announced running mate in battleground states on Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to officially announce her running mate Tuesday. She’s making this decision as the latest CBS News poll shows she is virtually tied with former President Donald Trump in battleground states, and within the margin of error nationwide.
She is making this decision as the latest CBS News poll shows she is virtually tied with former President Donald Trump in battleground states.
All eyes are on Minnesota's Gov. Tim Walz, who's among the top contenders for a vice president position.
Harris plans to campaign with her running mate in battlegrounds states this week.
Harris draws even with Trump across the battlegrounds and has 1-point edge nationally.
Gov. Tim Walz will no longer join Kamala Harris at a rally on Sunday evening, as her campaign closes in on the deadline to name its own vice presidential candidate.
Vice President Kamala Harris has the delegates. Now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee just needs a running mate and Minnesota's governor is on the short list.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will be in Wisconsin next week with her not-yet-announced running mate.
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Minnesota's governor is reportedly among five finalists to join the Democratic ticket. Kirsten Mitchell has the new reporting.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate will campaign together in battleground states next week, sources familiar with the plans previously told CBS News.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days.
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Kayla McBride made a WNBA-record 10 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 43 points on Sunday as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 103-90, becoming the first team to clinch a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
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Police in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, say they're searching for 64-year-old Carlos Evelio Jimenez-Alvarez, who was last seen Saturday.
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The largest women-only triathlon in the continental U.S. returned to Minneapolis' Lake Nokomis on Sunday.
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The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
Minneapolis police say an 18-year-old man is expected to survive after being shot on Main Street near the Stone Arch Bridge early Sunday morning.
A Minnesota man was found guilty on Friday of two counts of mailing threatening communications and one count of threatening to murder a federal judge.
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More rain and storms are possible overnight in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Most of Sunday afternoon looks dry in the metro, but another wave of energy may lead to a stray shower and storm overnight Monday, says meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
After a wave of energy brought some passing showers and storms to the Twin Cities early Sunday, most of the day will be dry.
Some much-needed rain is headed our way. Rain will move through overnight into this morning, but clear out by the afternoon. Rain returns late Sunday night into Monday morning. Adam Del Rosso shares the latest.
More rain and storms are possible overnight in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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