Governor Tim Walz

Governor Tim Walz

@governorwalz.mn.gov

Dad, husband, teacher, coach, veteran. Governor of Minnesota. Working to move our state forward as #OneMinnesota.

491.5K followers22 following946 posts

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Minnesota is home to world-class medical experts. We trust the evidence, we trust doctors and we trust Minnesotans to make informed decisions about their health. Listen to your doctor, not RFK Jr., roll up your sleeve and get protected. www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/10/21/g...

northernnewsnow.comGov. Walz urges Minnesotans to get vaccinated as respiratory illness season nearsWalz said Minnesotans should consult their health care providers and encouraged families to make sure they are up to date on the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Public safety is always our top priority. Grateful for the leadership of the BCA and collaboration across law enforcement.

5 Eyewitness News@kstptv.bsky.social

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), the FBI and local law enforcement leaders are meeting Monday afternoon to announce their new strategy for addressing the recent surge in "gang and group violence"

kstp.comBCA, top law enforcement officials announce strategy to combat 'gang and group violence'The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), the FBI and local law enforcement leaders are meeting Monday afternoon to announce their new strategy for addressing the recent surge in "gang and group violence"
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Grateful that none of our election workers were harmed. As these attacks continue across the country, my promise is this: Minnesota will continue to have the safest, freest, and fairest elections in the nation. www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

cbsnews.comLetter with white powder sent to Minnesota election office as ballots are being castA threatening letter containing an "unidentified white powder" addressed to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is being investigated.
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

On day one we set out to make Minnesota the best state in the nation for Tribal-State relations. We’ve made a lot of progress in building relationships and trust with the 11 Tribal Nations that share geography with our state, and we will continue to invest in our shared success.

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Pete Hegseth is so morally bankrupt that even Trump knows better.

The Associated Press@apnews.com

BREAKING: President Trump says the Pentagon won't livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter after bipartisan backlash.

bit.lyTrump, after bipartisan backlash, says Pentagon won't livestream execution of Fort Hood shooterPresident Donald Trump says the Pentagon will not be livestreaming the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Yesterday we cut the ribbon on Medical Alley and Boston Scientific’s Studio84 - a base camp for medtech startups and healthcare innovation. The future of healthcare is happening right here in Minnesota.

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Trump started a trade war with our biggest ally and gave a handout to our biggest enemy.

CNBC@cnbc.com

President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia is unlikely to significantly reduce fuel prices for truckers and farmers, because the amount that Moscow will supposedly export is very small compared with U.S. and global demand. Read the full story: cnb.cx/3VHrlN3

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Minnesota just effectively ended veteran homelessness. Through years of focused work and targeted investments, we’re delivering on the promise that any Minnesotan who raises their hand to serve our nation will have a safe and warm place to call home.

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

This morning we gathered on the shores of Bde Maka Ska to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day - a time to honor the 11 sovereign Tribal Nations and urban Native communities that continue to enrich Minnesota’s cultural landscape.

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Americans see this for what it is - President Trump is abusing his power to go after political opponents weeks before an election.

The Associated Press@apnews.com

BREAKING: Federal agents searched Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say.

bit.lyFederal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources sayFederal agents have searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation. That's according to people familiar with the matter.
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Our state troopers are the best in the business.

5 Eyewitness News@kstptv.bsky.social

A Minnesota state trooper is being hailed as a hero after rushing into a burning Minneapolis home to save two people in Seward neighborhood on Thursday morning, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.

kstp.comMinnesota state trooper driving past burning home saves 2 people inside, third person in critical conditionA Minnesota state trooper is being hailed as a hero after rushing into a burning Minneapolis home to save two people in Seward neighborhood on Thursday morning, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Grateful for the swift and professional action to keep Minnesotans safe. This is exactly the kind of threat we need federal law enforcement working to prevent, and the kind of work that should remain a priority as we navigate a more dangerous world.

CBS News@cbsnews.com

A man accused of telling an FBI informant he wanted to attack the Mall of America during the Hmong Arts Celebration on Oct. 24 was arrested at gunpoint Tuesday during an arranged meeting to buy an AK-47-style rifle for $600, according to a federal criminal complaint filed Wednesday in St. Paul.

cbsn.wsMan eyed Minnesota's Mall of America for attack, pledging allegiance to ISIS, federal prosecutors sayFederal authorities allege Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud "knowingly received a firearm and ammunition" while knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, they would be used to commit a felony and a federal crime of terrorism, according to a petition filed Wednesday in St. Paul.
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

State officials are assisting local authorities to find those responsible after a shooting outside the Eden Prairie football game. No homecoming, in any community, should be disrupted by gun violence. Minnesotans are keeping students and families in our thoughts tonight.

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

I traveled to Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland this week to promote Minnesota as a top destination to do business and strengthen ties with our European allies. We’re a global leader in medtech, agriculture, and innovation across the board - and we’re making sure the world knows it.

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Minnesotans are paying the price for Trump’s reckless war every time they fill up their tank. We’re standing with the farmers and truckers that keep Minnesota moving. www.morningagclips.com/gov-walz-aut...

morningagclips.comGov. Walz Authorizes Trucking Weight-Limit ExpansionThe Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) appreciates Gov. Tim Walz’s Oct. 1, 2026, executive order that authorizes vehicles transporting agricultural and forest products to exceed regular weig...
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

As Trump’s reckless war drives diesel prices to record highs, I’m taking executive action to cut fuel costs for Minnesota farmers, loggers, and truckers. The order allows producers and haulers to move more products per trip - reducing costs during this critical harvest season.

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

We’re honoring Jason Fossum today, Chief of Staff to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus. Jason will be remembered as a dedicated public servant, brother, and uncle who committed his life to the betterment of those around him and to the improvement of Minnesota.

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

The John Ireland Bridge reconstruction project was just completed under budget and on time to welcome Twin Cities Marathon runners across the finish line next week!

Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Grateful to all of the first responders, emergency managers, and neighbors stepping up after severe flooding in southern Minnesota. State officials are on the ground to support and we will be here on the road to recovery. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

mprnews.orgNew Richland turns to flooding clean up, recovery, and long-term solutions for drainage ditchThe city of New Richland sits in a natural depression and also has a drainage ditch that runs through the center of town. After nine inches of rain this past weekend, the town was inundated and nearly...
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

Every meal we serve means one less child worried about hunger and one more student ready to learn. That’s an investment I’ll defend every damn day. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

mprnews.orgFewer skipped meals, less stigma: New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school mealsA trio of new studies shows Minnesota’s universal school meals program is providing a sense of relief to Minnesota families and students who are no longer skipping lunch and worrying less about family...
Governor Tim Walz
@governorwalz.mn.gov

When Americans think of world-class healthcare, they think of Rochester, Minnesota. For eight years we’ve partnered with Destination Medical Center to leverage Mayo’s success and usher in the next generation of healthcare innovation.