[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset today, July 18, 2020 to honor Representative John Lewis, who passed away on Friday. From …
As Minnesota continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic and grapple with needed police reform following George Floyd’s death, Governor Tim Walz today announced that he will convene a special legislative session beginning on June 12, 2020.
Governor Tim Walz has issued a proclamation asking Minnesotans to spend 8 minutes and 46 seconds in silence to honor George Floyd from 11:00 – 11:08.46 a.m. today, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, to mark the start of his funeral service.
Administration continues gradual turning of the dial to safely reopen society while remaining prepared to dial back at the advice of public health experts [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced Phase III of the Stay Safe MN plan, including a …
Today, Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero announced next steps in the civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), following the death of …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed /governor/assets/EO%2020-72%20Final_tcm1055-434692.pdfExecutive Order 20-72, activating the Minnesota National Guard to provide safety and protection for Clay County and surrounding areas during …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-71 extending the temporary nighttime Minneapolis and St. Paul curfew through Friday morning to provide safety for Minnesota residents from individuals who have engaged in unlawful and …
[St. Paul, MN] —Today, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights will begin an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) after filing a civil rights charge related to the death of George Floyd. This investigation into policies, procedures, …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-69 modifying and extending the temporary nighttime Minneapolis and St. Paul curfew through Wednesday morning to provide safety for Minnesota residents from individuals who have engaged in …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today released the following statement following Attorney General Keith Ellison’s decision to increase Officer Derek Chauvin’s charge to second degree murder and bring charges against the three additional officers …
Curfew will be extended across Minneapolis-Saint Paul by one day, beginning tonight at 8pm until 6am Monday [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed /governor/assets/EO%2020-68%20Final_tcm1055-434218.pdfExecutive Order 20-68 extending the temporary …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are urging Minnesotans to respect the curfew in affect in Minneapolis and Saint Paul beginning at 8:00pm tonight until 6:00am Sunday morning. “At 8pm tonight, it is time to separate …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed /governor/assets/EO%2020-67%20Final_tcm1055-434213.pdfExecutive Order 20-67, which authorizes the Commissioner of Public Safety to request firefighting, police, and health assistance from cities throughout …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-65, implementing a temporary nighttime curfew that will provide safety for Minnesota residents from individuals who have engaged in unlawful and dangerous activity in recent days and …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-65, activating the Minnesota National Guard to help protect Minnesotans’ safety and maintain peace in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Local leaders have requested National Guard resources …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan congratulated Major General Jon A. Jensen on his nomination to serve as the next director of the Army National Guard at the National Guard Bureau. The President appointed Major …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed /governor/assets/EO%2020-63%20Final_tcm1055-433541.pdfExecutive Order 20-63, which outlines the second phase of Stay Safe MN. Executive Order 20-63 implements Phase II of the Stay Safe MN Plan. As announced …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed 21 bills into law, including measures to support farmers and meat processing plants through COVID-19, provide over $70 million to support renewable energy projects, and make other technical changes. “This …
Starting May 27, places of worship may open at 25 percent occupancy if they adhere to social distancing and other public health guidelines to keep congregants safe [ST. PAUL, MN] – A day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new …
[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with a proclamation issued by the President, Governor Tim Walz today directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, May 24, 2020 to …
