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Published on January 7, 2022 - 14:24 GMT

Margaret Anderson Kelliher Announces Upcoming Departure as Department of Transportation Commissioner Following Appointment at City ...

Governor Walz thanks Anderson Kelliher for her service to Minnesotans, will announce transition process in the coming weeks [ST. PAUL, MN] – Upon the upcoming nomination of Margaret Anderson Kelliher to Director of Public Works at the City of Minneapolis, …

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Published on December 21, 2021 - 18:24 GMT

Governor Tim Walz Statement on Testing Positive for COVID-19

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released the following statement: “Yesterday, my 9th grade son tested positive for COVID-19. Gwen and I were both tested that same day, and after initially testing negative yesterday morning, last night …

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Published on December 7, 2021 - 20:09 GMT

Governor Walz Announces Plan to Train, Deploy 1,000 New Certified Nursing Assistants to Long-Term Care by January 31

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced a new initiative to recruit, train, and deploy at least 1,000 new certified nursing assistants for Minnesota long-term care facilities experiencing staffing shortages by the end of January. The effort is a …

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Published on December 7, 2021 - 20:09 GMT

Governor Walz Announces First National Guard Response Teams Deployed to Staff Long-Term Care Facilities; Fourth Hospital ...

National Guard members will deploy as nursing assistants in long-term care facilities in New Hope, Onamia, and Fergus Falls. New Hastings alternative care facility to relieve hospital capacity [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced the …

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Published on December 7, 2021 - 20:09 GMT

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Tuesday, December 7, 2021, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Minnesota and ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half- …

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Published on December 5, 2021 - 18:24 GMT

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of United States Senator Robert Joseph Dole

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at all state buildings in the state of Minnesota to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until …

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Published on December 3, 2021 - 18:24 GMT

Governor Walz Secures One Million Additional At-Home Rapid Test Kits for Minnesota Children, Offers More Booster Opportunities for ...

Governor Walz secured new source of at-home COVID-19 rapid tests for schools and childcare providers to distribute directly to Minnesota families; State will begin offering booster shots at school vaccination clinics so parents can get boosters when their …

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Published on December 3, 2021 - 18:24 GMT

Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Tenth Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable …

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Published on December 2, 2021 - 15:52 GMT

Governor Tim Walz Statement on State’s First Case of Omicron COVID-19 Variant

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today released the following statement on the state’s first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant: “Since the beginning of this pandemic, Minnesota’s nation-leading genome sequencing infrastructure and strong testing …

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Published on December 2, 2021 - 14:21 GMT

Governor Walz Secures a Third Federal Emergency Medical Team to Support M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

HHS team joins Department of Defense medical teams that are currently supporting staff at HCMC and St. Cloud Hospital; Announcement comes after Governor asked President Biden for more COVID-19 assistance during his visit to Minnesota earlier this week. [ST …

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Published on October 15, 2021 - 05:30 GMT

Governor Walz Announces New COVID-19 Testing Site in Morris

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced that the state is launching a new COVID-19 community testing site in Morris. “With the addition of this new site, Minnesotans in and around Morris now have another safe, free, and easy testing option,” …

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Published on October 13, 2021 - 00:39 GMT

Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends First Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Kathryn D. …

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Published on October 8, 2021 - 17:24 GMT

Governor Walz Announces Extension of “Safe Travels, Minnesota” Sun Country Airlines Vaccine Incentive Program

Minnesotans getting their COVID-19 shot at Terminal 2 at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport October 8 through December 29 will be entered into a weekly drawing for a $200 travel voucher through Sun Country Airlines [ST. PAUL, MN] — Today, …

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Published on October 8, 2021 - 03:45 GMT

Governor Walz Announces Pathway to Reduce Impact of Transportation on Climate

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz directed state agencies to explore ways to reduce climate change impacts from transportation fuels. Led by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Transportation, the process will engage …

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Published on October 7, 2021 - 03:46 GMT

Governor Walz Urges Legislators to Take Immediate Action to Respond to Pandemic, Keep Minnesotans Safe

Walz stands ready to call special session to pass frontline worker pay, pandemic response measures, and drought relief [ST. PAUL, MN] – Following a meeting with legislative leaders today, Governor Tim Walz sent a letter urging the Legislature to take …

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Published on October 6, 2021 - 02:30 GMT

ICYMI: Minnesota COVID-19 School Testing Program Grant Deadline Extended

Schools are eligible for resources to support mitigation strategies that slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep students learning in person [ST. PAUL, MN] – To support schools in creating COVID-19 testing programs for students and staff, Governor Tim Walz …

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Published on October 6, 2021 - 02:30 GMT

Governor Walz Waives Trucking Regulations to Support Farmers, Producers During Drought

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As Minnesota’s agricultural industry continues to face severe drought conditions across the state, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 21-32, declaring an emergency and waiving trucking regulations to support Minnesota livestock …

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Published on October 5, 2021 - 06:18 GMT

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Fire Prevention Week

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Sunday, October 3, 2021 through Saturday, October 9, 2021 as Fire Prevention Week and ordered that all United States and Minnesota flags be …

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Published on October 2, 2021 - 04:02 GMT

Governor Walz Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Twin Cities Con, Boosters Also Offered to Eligible Minnesotans

Minnesotans who get their shot at the Minneapolis comic convention will receive 25% off admission to Twin Cities Con 2022 [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the state will host a Twin Cities Con vaccination clinic at the Minneapolis …

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Published on October 2, 2021 - 04:02 GMT

Governor Walz, Minnesota Vikings Announce Giveaway, Home Game COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics on October 3 and 10

Minnesotans 18+ who get vaccinated at the clinics will be entered into drawing for a chance to win Vikings-Bears tickets. First 50 Minnesotans vaccinated each day will receive player-autographed mini-helmets. [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and …

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