Minnesota Governor | Audacy

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been asked to run for U.S. Senate but says he isn't interested Pawlenty says his brand of politics doesn't resonate like it used to, and points to a shift in conservative politics

September 19, 2025
It's Now Official: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will run for an unprecedented third consecutive term in office in 2026

September 16, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz signals he will indeed run for unprecedented third consecutive term "I think that's a safe assumption," Governor Walz told reporters Wednesday afternoon

September 10, 2025
Who won't be in the mix if Gov. Tim Walz doesn't run for re-election? Rep. Angie Craig says she's staying in Senate race Craig also would not commit to honoring the DFL endorsement for the U.S. Senate seat that she's seeking

August 22, 2025
Will he or won't he? Gov. Tim Walz talks about running for a third term and says he's still trying to decide

August 21, 2025
Maple Grove Republican Rep. Kristin Robbins announces she's running for governor Robbins joins Kendal Qualls and Dr. Scott Jensen in the GOP field. Jensen lost to Gov. Tim Walz in 2022.

August 20, 2025
WCCO Q&A: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on the 2026 election, political divisions, Hortman's murder and more "We now have people blending together the idea of spirited debate versus conspiracy theory and rhetoric"

July 17, 2025
Dr. Scott Jensen, the Republican who lost to Governor Walz in 2022, announces he's running again Jensen joins Kendall Qualls, the only two that have officially declared for the 2026 race on the Republican side

July 17, 2025
If Governor Walz runs for a third term, it will be a rare moment in Minnesota's history Only two other candidates have sought a third term in Minnesota and just one - Rudy Perpich - served three

July 8, 2025
Melissa Hortman, husband Mark and their dog will lie in state in capitol rotunda Friday, a rare honor in Minnesota's history This will be just the 20th time someone has received the honor in the state - the first was a Civil War vet in 1905

June 26, 2025