Governor Tim Walz

Police say John and Yvette Hoffman were shot and severely wounded by the gunman suspected of murdering former State Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.

Minnesota Governor Walz wrapped up the state budget on Friday with some investments in community and health.

State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed while State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and seriously wounded at their home.

His funeral will be held on Monday morning.

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The agreement covers 14 bills, including a bonding bill.

Governor Walz signed three more bills into law as the legislative session starts to wind down

Governor Walz honors fallen firefighters by declaring May 3rd and 4th their weekend

The state of Minnesota has revealed a new strategy to prevent targeted violence

Governor Walz addresses bird flu and police training concerns in his revised state budget

Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of long time firefighter

The statewide COVID shutdown started just 5 days later.

Governor Walz and trade leaders will head to the Netherlands for A Business Development trip

Governor Walz getting tough on fraud with executive order and legislative package