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• Walz Touts Pheasant Opener, Fuel Cost Order in Weekly Briefing

  11 Oct 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota Governor Tim Walz celebrated the 14th annual Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener in Northfield and defended an executive order easing weight limits as diesel prices hit record highs.

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• Commission Recommends Three Candidates for Fourth Judicial District Vacancy

  5 Oct 2026 3:01 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Toddrick Barnette, Peter Goss and Michelle Hayes to Governor Walz for a Hennepin County judgeship opening on Judge Matthew G. Frank's retirement.

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• Walz Cuts Fuel Costs for Farmers and Truckers, Wraps Nordic Trade Trip

  3 Oct 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order easing weight and hours-of-service limits as diesel tops $6.50 a gallon, and returned from a trade mission to Denmark, Sweden and Iceland.

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• Walz Touts Healthcare, Public Safety and Infrastructure Wins, Announces Nordic Trade Trip

  26 Sep 2026 8:01 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota Governor Tim Walz marked eight years of healthcare innovation investment in Rochester, broke ground on a new State Patrol headquarters, reopened a Saint Paul bridge, and announced a trade mission to Denmark, Sweden and Iceland.

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• Walz Appoints Blackwelder and Zurek to Fifth Judicial District Judgeships

  23 Sep 2026 1:01 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Tim Walz names a public defender and the district's chief public defender to two Minnesota Fifth Judicial District judgeships, filling seats left by the late Judge Zimmer and Judge Anderson.

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• Walz Touts Minnesota's Platinum Data Certification, Falling Violent Crime and 450 Million Free School Meals

  19 Sep 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota earns platinum recognition for evidence-based decision making for a ninth straight year as Governor Walz highlights a 14% drop in Twin Cities violent crime and 450 million free school meals served.

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• Minnesota Opens Applications for Tenth Judicial District Judgeship in Wright County

  17 Sep 2026 3:51 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection is accepting applications for a Tenth Judicial District vacancy chambered in Buffalo, created by Judge John A. Bowen's elevation to the Court of Appeals.

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• Walz Marks First Day of School as Minnesota Free School Meals Program Tops 450 Million Meals

  12 Sep 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz announced nearly 450 million free school meals served since Minnesota's program launched, saving families about $1,000 per student yearly, as he greeted students in Northfield and Coon Rapids.

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• Judicial Commission Recommends Five Candidates for Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District Vacancies

  9 Sep 2026 3:15 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Judicial Selection Commission has put forward five candidates to Governor Walz for two open judicial positions in the Fifth Judicial District, stemming from a death and a retirement. The candidates bring varied legal experience to the roles.

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• Governor Walz Launches $1.8 Billion Blatnik Bridge Project, Celebrates AAA Credit Rating

  5 Sep 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz broke ground on the $1.8 billion Blatnik Bridge replacement in Duluth, a major infrastructure project. He also announced Minnesota's fifth consecutive AAA credit rating and honored veterans at the State Fair.

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• Governor Walz Appoints Judge John Bowen to Minnesota Court of Appeals

  3 Sep 2026 3:01 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Tim Walz has appointed Judge John Bowen to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, filling a vacancy in the Sixth Congressional District. Bowen, known for his extensive legal experience and commitment to justice, receives widespread praise from legal community leaders.

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• Minnesota Earns Fifth Consecutive AAA Rating, Governor Bans Boundary Waters Mining

  29 Aug 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz announced Minnesota's fifth consecutive AAA credit rating, affirming strong fiscal health. He also issued an executive order banning nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters, protecting the wilderness and its economy.

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• Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Protect Boundary Waters, Supports Businesses, and Authorizes Disaster Aid

  22 Aug 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz issued an executive order banning nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters, addressed small business recovery from Operation Metro Surge, and authorized disaster assistance for storm-hit counties.

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• Walz Names Wesley Abrahamson, Devona Wells as Ramsey County Judges

  20 Aug 2026 2:43 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Tim Walz appointed Wesley Abrahamson and Devona Wells as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Second Judicial District, filling vacancies in St. Paul, Ramsey County. Both bring extensive legal experience to their new roles.

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• Minnesota Opens Applications for Sixth Judicial District Vacancy

  17 Aug 2026 3:05 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection has opened applications for a vacancy in the Sixth Judicial District, chambered in Duluth. The search is on for diverse, qualified candidates to fill the seat left by Judge Leslie E. Beiers' retirement.

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• Governor Walz Promotes Minnesota Tourism, Honors Fallen Firefighter, and Condemns DOJ Surveillance

  15 Aug 2026 8:03 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz toured Minnesota's northernmost point, promoting tourism and outdoor recreation. He also ordered flags at half-staff for a fallen firefighter and condemned federal surveillance of progressive groups.

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• Minnesota Opens Applications for Fourth Judicial District Vacancy

  13 Aug 2026 3:01 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  The Commission on Judicial Selection is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District, chambered in Minneapolis, following Judge Matthew G. Frank's retirement. Diverse, experienced candidates are sought, with applications due September 3.

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• Governor Walz Issues Executive Order on Prediction Markets, Updates on Wildfires and Farmfest Visits

  8 Aug 2026 8:03 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz issued an executive order to prevent state employees from insider trading on prediction markets. He also provided a wildfire update, noting recovery efforts, and visited Farmfest and the Upper Sioux Community.

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• Governor Walz Addresses Wildfires, Enacts Prediction Market Ban, and Touts Economic & Healthcare Successes

  1 Aug 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz addressed Minnesota wildfires and signed an executive order against insider trading on prediction markets. He also celebrated a major business investment and announced the state's high ranking in healthcare, underscoring economic growth and public well-being.

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• Governor Walz Appoints Two New Judges to Seventh Judicial District

  31 Jul 2026 2:46 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Tim Walz has appointed Luke Godzala and Laura Welle as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. Godzala will serve in Stearns County, and Welle in Mille Lacs County, filling two judicial vacancies.

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• Governor Walz Celebrates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub, Job Growth, and Wildfire Response

  25 Jul 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz celebrated Minnesota's new Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub, three consecutive months of job growth, and extended a peacetime emergency for northern wildfires, underscoring the state's commitment to environmental innovation, economic recovery, and emergency preparedness.

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• Panel Recommends Three Candidates for Minnesota Court of Appeals Vacancy

  22 Jul 2026 3:25 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz's merit selection panel has recommended John Bowen, Nathaniel Welte, and Heather Wynn for the Minnesota Court of Appeals vacancy. These three judges are finalists to fill the seat left by the Honorable Michelle A. Larkin's retirement.

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• Commission Recommends Five Candidates for Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District Vacancies

  21 Jul 2026 4:14 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded five candidates, including new recommendations Luke Godzala and Laura Welle, to Governor Walz for two judicial vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District, chambered in St. Cloud and Milaca.

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• Governor Walz Extends Wildfire Emergency, Enacts Senior Liquor Law, and Celebrates Top Business Ranking

  18 Jul 2026 8:01 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz extended a peacetime emergency for Minnesota wildfires, ceremonially signed a new law allowing alcohol in senior facilities, and announced the state's top-five ranking for business by CNBC.

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• Minnesota Opens Applications for Two Fifth Judicial District Vacancies

  16 Jul 2026 4:02 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection is accepting applications for two judge vacancies in the Fifth Judicial District, following a death and a retirement. Candidates reflecting Minnesota's diversity are sought, with applications due August 6, 2026.

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• Governor Walz Announces $40 Million Housing Aid and Challenges USPS Voting Rule

  11 Jul 2026 8:01 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz announces $40 million for housing assistance to 11,000 Minnesota households. He also joins other governors in opposing a proposed USPS rule that could restrict mail-in voting, citing federal overreach into state election administration.

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• Governor Walz Launches Public Service Office, Addresses Supreme Court, and Seeks Records on Trump Administration Retribution

  3 Jul 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz launched the Office of Public Service, addressed Supreme Court rulings on trans youth and birthright citizenship, and filed FOIA requests into alleged Trump administration retribution against Minnesota.

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• Commission Recommends Four Candidates for Second Judicial District Vacancies

  29 Jun 2026 4:23 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has recommended Wesley Abrahamson, John Betzler, James Watchke-Koranne, and Devona Wells to Governor Walz for two judicial vacancies in the Second Judicial District, St. Paul.

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• Governor Walz Launches FOIA Probe into Alleged Trump Administration Retribution After Judge's Ruling

  27 Jun 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has filed 16 FOIA requests targeting the Trump Administration, seeking records on an alleged "retribution campaign" against the state. This follows a federal judge's ruling that a DOJ investigation into Walz was politically motivated.

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• Minnesota Judicial Commission Recommends Three for Seventh District Vacancies

  22 Jun 2026 5:31 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded three candidates—Marc Hedman-Dennis, Timothy Hochsprung, and Victoria Willis-Gutnik—to Governor Walz for two judicial openings in the Seventh Judicial District, following two retirements.

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