Talking Points: Walz reiterates abortion rights support in State Fair interview
The Minnesota State Fair signals the start of election season going into full swing. Esme Murphy looks at the marquee race for governor.
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The Minnesota State Fair signals the start of election season going into full swing. Esme Murphy looks at the marquee race for governor.
Gov. Tim Walz is a strong abortion rights supporter. His opponent, Scott Jensen, said in an interview earlier his year he would like to ban abortion.
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
ACLU-MN alleges that only one-fifth of Minnesota's approximately 7,600 inmates have been fully vaccinated.
The WCCO team is tracking Tuesday night's decisions about who will face-off against each other in the November election.
Walz, accompanied by his wife, Gwen, and his daughter, Hope, went to the Ramsey County elections office to fill out his ballot and feed it into the tabulator.
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and presumptive GOP nominee Dr. Scott Jensen went head-to-head for the first time during a debate on Wednesday, sparring on the economy, rural issues, and the pandemic.
Minnesota's candidates for governor had their first head-to-head debate at an agriculture expo two hours outside of the Twin Cities.
Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday a 10-year economic expansion plan that he says will make the economy more equitable, inclusive and sustainable.
Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday a 10-year economic expansion plan that he says will make the economy more equitable, inclusive and sustainable.
Democrats also raised more money in other races for constitutional offices, like attorney general and secretary of state.
State investigators say they’re overwhelmed by the sheer amount of evidence collected at crime scenes. DFL Governor Tim Walz today said the Legislature is sitting on money that could help.
"I think the ruling was pretty clear and well thought-out," Gov. Walz said. "I don't think there is room where they'd need to."
Abortion rights demonstrators packed the Minnesota State Capitol grounds Sunday afternoon to demand the state be a leader in providing abortion access following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
As Reg Chapman reports, Governor Walz calls the chaos Monday night unacceptable.
The opener will take place Oct. 14 and 15.
WCCO’s Esme Murphy looks at the rhetoric and reality in Minnesota of a ruling that has divided the nation.
Between rallies from the two opposing groups, elected officials detailed their plans to keep abortion legal in the state as neighboring states outlaw the practice.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Saturday shielding those who travel to Minnesota to get an abortion from prosecution.
A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order protecting those who travel to Minnesota to get an abortion.
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
Under the plan, single tax filers making up to $164,000 a year would get $1,000 checks while couples earning up to $273,470 would get $2,000 checks.
Gov. Tim Walz again said he wants to immediately give half the surplus back in the form of one-time checks. Republicans say it's just a political gimmick.
On Sunday, Gov. Tim Walz said he wants to cut $2,000 checks for most Minnesota couples, and $1,000 to single Minnesotans. Republican Party members are calling it an election year gimmick.
