Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday outlined his $887 million bonding bill proposal to support Minnesota infrastructure projects.

The battered Rapidan Dam at his back, Gov. Tim Walz proposed a bonding bill of $887 million that could fix impaired dams and other projects across the state on Thursday. The governor’s proposal includes funding for a new State Patrol headquarters and $10 million marked for safety improvements at dams such as the one at Rapidan,

Gov. Tim Walz announced that a crew of Minnesota wildland firefighters have been sent to Southern California to help fight the ongoing wildfires.

The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the special election for a metro House race later this month, finding Gov. Tim Walz set the date before state law requires.

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday pitched a tighter two-year budget, complete with spending pullbacks and other measures to keep a potential deficit at bay. He also proposed a lower state sales tax rate but called for extending the tax’s reach to financial services.

MANKATO, Minn. – The $887 million infrastructure plan proposed by Gov. Tim Walz Thursday would fund projects to protect drinking water, keep communities safe, and support housing development. The governor’s bonding bill would also invest in a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters and provide $10 million for Rapidan Dam recovery efforts.

Governor Walz’s party has lost control of the Minnesota Legislature and faces mounting criticism as a budget deficit looms.

House and Senate Republicans balked at Walz’s recommendations and signaled they would resist any new taxes or fees.

“When Tim Walz found out about it ... A progressive favorite in Minnesota, where he is now governor, Walz is also heralded for his background as a public school educator. Lesser known is ...

Gov. Tim Walz is urging lawmakers to end a power struggle that has disrupted the first week of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session.

In regards to the statewide sales tax, Walz is proposing a .075% reduction to the tax rate alongside provisions to expand the sales tax base to close so-called "loopholes" for service providers, such as bankers and attorneys.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz presented his budget proposal for Minnesota on Thursday. He's proposing a "responsible budget" aimed at curbing state spending to balance the budget. Among his proposals are "the first sales tax cut" in Minnesota history.