‘Walz failed’ written on Governor’s Mansion roof in St. Paul

'Walz failed' written on roof of MN Governor's Mansion

Graffiti stating "Walz failed" is on an HVAC system on the roof of the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz campaigns to be the next vice president of the United States. Walz and his family are living in a different home, Eastcliff, while renovations are being done on the Governor's Mansion. "Walz failed" is a popular slogan among those who oppose Gov. Walz. It's unclear how the graffiti got on the roof or how long it's been there.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Writing that appears to be painted on the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday in St. Paul says "Walz failed" – a slogan commonly used by his political opponents.

What we know

Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has faced criticism from political opponents for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and May 2020 riots.

However, the Walz’s don’t even live there currently.

Writings currently on the roof of the governor's mansion in St. Paul as of Oct. 23, 2024.

In July 2023, the Walz family moved into the University of Minnesota’s Eastcliff Mansion on East River Road, while the Governor’s Mansion in St. Paul undergoes renovations.

The university’s Board of Regents approved a lease for the First Family to temporarily live there through September 2024, but construction has taken longer than anticipated.