Gov. Walz announces MN budget deal
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks a deal reached with lawmakers to bring an end to the session, which includes funding for Hennepin County Medical Center.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks a deal reached with lawmakers to bring an end to the session, which includes funding for Hennepin County Medical Center.
MN GOP addresses end of session deals
Minnesota Republicans offer input on a flurry of end of legislative session deals that range from property tax cuts to funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says collectively the agreements should provide “affordability relief” for Minnesotans.
Minnesota Republicans offer input on a flurry of end of legislative session deals that range from property tax cuts to funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says collectively the agreements should provide “affordability relief” for Minnesotans.
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Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota report [FULL]
Established in January 2025, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee reviews its Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota 2025-26 report on Wednesday as part of a final meeting held to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” in Minnesota.
Established in January 2025, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee reviews its Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota 2025-26 report on Wednesday as part of a final meeting held to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” in Minnesota.
Fraud and abuse report in Minnesota overview
Rep. Kristin Robbins gives a brief overview of the "Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota" report designed to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” throughout Minnesota, saying in part that the, “Walz administration enabled fraud by having a culture that accepted, tolerated [fraud] and… did not hold anyone accountable.” The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee was created as part of a power-sharing agreement last session and will dissolve at the end of the legislative session.
Rep. Kristin Robbins gives a brief overview of the "Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota" report designed to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” throughout Minnesota, saying in part that the, “Walz administration enabled fraud by having a culture that accepted, tolerated [fraud] and… did not hold anyone accountable.” The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee was created as part of a power-sharing agreement last session and will dissolve at the end of the legislative session.
Fighting fraud in MN remains top priority
Rooting out fraud in Minnesota was a top priority for lawmakers this year despite political differences. As the legislative session winds down, FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details on what has been done.
Rooting out fraud in Minnesota was a top priority for lawmakers this year despite political differences. As the legislative session winds down, FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details on what has been done.
Gov. Walz previews fishing opener weekend in Stillwater
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend.
FOX 9 headlines: Fraud, housing bill and more
FOX 9 rounds up some of the latest news, including fraud hearings in Minnesota, the U.S. House of Representatives passing a new housing bill and more.
FOX 9 rounds up some of the latest news, including fraud hearings in Minnesota, the U.S. House of Representatives passing a new housing bill and more.
MN man facing deportation over 1993 conviction pardoned
Gov. Tim Walz held an emergency Board of Pardons meeting at the State Capitol to grant clemency to a Minnesota man facing deportation over a decades-old conviction.
Gov. Tim Walz held an emergency Board of Pardons meeting at the State Capitol to grant clemency to a Minnesota man facing deportation over a decades-old conviction.
Flags ordered half-staff for Minnesota WWII vet whose remains have been returned
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags at half-staff for a World War II veteran whose remains have been returned to his home state after more than 80 years.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags at half-staff for a World War II veteran whose remains have been returned to his home state after more than 80 years.
Gov. Walz delivers final State of State address to some empty seats
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday but did so to some empty seats as some Republicans staged a silent protest by skipping the address.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday but did so to some empty seats as some Republicans staged a silent protest by skipping the address.
State of the State: Looking at legacy, final term
Gov. Walz laid out what he hopes will be his legacy of accomplishments, along with what he hopes to still get done before his final term ends. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard is live at the Capitol with reaction.
Gov. Walz laid out what he hopes will be his legacy of accomplishments, along with what he hopes to still get done before his final term ends. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard is live at the Capitol with reaction.
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Walz speaks at State of the State address [FULL SPEECH]
Gov. Tim Walz spoke at the State of the State address Tuesday night.
Gov. Tim Walz spoke at the State of the State address Tuesday night.
Walz speaks on trans, LGBTQ, and abortion rights
Gov. Walz spoke on LGBTQ, transgender and abortion rights in Minnesota during his State of the State speech.
Gov. Walz spoke on LGBTQ, transgender and abortion rights in Minnesota during his State of the State speech.
Walz proposes to cut statewide sales tax
Gov. Walz proposed cutting statewide sales tax during his State of the State speech. This would be the first time in Minnesota history to cut sales tax.
Gov. Walz proposed cutting statewide sales tax during his State of the State speech. This would be the first time in Minnesota history to cut sales tax.
Walz looks back on 7 years as governor
Gov. Tim Walz reflected during his State of the State on his seven years as governor of Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz reflected during his State of the State on his seven years as governor of Minnesota.
Walz recounts 'difficult year for Minnesota'
Gov. Tim Walz spoke about difficulties Minnesotans faced this year. including the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, the Annunciation school shooting and the ICE surge.
Gov. Tim Walz spoke about difficulties Minnesotans faced this year. including the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, the Annunciation school shooting and the ICE surge.
Moment of silence for Hortmans at State of the State
Gov. Tim Walz started his State of the State address with a moment of silence for Melissa and Mark Hortman, who were fatally shot in June 2025.
Gov. Tim Walz started his State of the State address with a moment of silence for Melissa and Mark Hortman, who were fatally shot in June 2025.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting: Minnesota leaders condemn political violence
Shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. Saturday. Minnesota elected officials on both sides of the aisle condemning acts of political violence and thanking law enforcement.
Shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. Saturday. Minnesota elected officials on both sides of the aisle condemning acts of political violence and thanking law enforcement.
Minnesota leaders condemn shooting outside White House Correspondents Dinner
Shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. Saturday. Minnesota elected officials on both sides of the aisle condemning acts of political violence and thanking law enforcement. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.
Shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. Saturday. Minnesota elected officials on both sides of the aisle condemning acts of political violence and thanking law enforcement. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.
Gov. Walz hopeful lawmakers can reach deal on HCMC
Gov. Walz says he's hopeful lawmakers can figure out a deal to save Hennepin County Medical Center as it faces a rocky future.
Gov. Walz says he's hopeful lawmakers can figure out a deal to save Hennepin County Medical Center as it faces a rocky future.