Minnesota News https://mn.gov/ en-us Minnesota https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ Governor Walz Announces Distribution of $40 Million to Help 11,000 Minnesota Households Stay Housed 2026-07-08T16:23:34Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-758716 Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota Housing is deploying a $40 million investment to 24 Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program (FHPAP) administrators across Minnesota, allowing assistance to begin reaching approximately 11,000 households. Governor Walz Highlights Launch of Office of Public Service 2026-06-30T19:10:38Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-757871 Governor Tim Walz today visited Open Cupboard in Maplewood to highlight the launch of the Office of Public Service and announce the office’s eight inaugural Service to Success grantees. Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Second Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz 2026-06-29T19:10:38Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-757870 The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. Governor’s Office Announces Appointments 2026-06-24T19:10:38Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-757056 The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments. Governor Walz Announces 2027 Governor’s Fishing Opener to be Held in Cold Spring 2026-06-24T19:10:38Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-757869 Governor Tim Walz today announced the 79th Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will take place in Cold Spring on May 14-15, 2027. Governor Walz Files 16 FOIA Requests to Disclose Extent of Trump’s Retribution Campaign Against Minnesota 2026-06-23T20:17:40Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-756293 Governor Tim Walz today announced that his office has filed 16 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with federal agencies across the Trump Administration, seeking records, communications, and writings referencing “Minnesota”, “Walz”, “reckoning”, “retribution", “punish”, or “Democrat” since January 20, 2025. Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Seventh Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz 2026-06-22T20:18:57Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-756297 Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection recommended three candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Governor Walz Statement on Judge’s Ruling in DOJ Investigation 2026-06-22T16:23:34Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-754880 Governor Tim Walz today issued the following statement after a federal judge, Patrick Schiltz, ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation was politically motivated, unconstitutional, and without merit. Governor Walz Thanks Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach for Her Service, Announces Kate Perushek as Succeeding DLI Commissioner 2026-06-15T14:32:04Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-753495 Governor Tim Walz today congratulated Nicole Blissenbach on her appointment to the bench and thanked her for her years of service to the people of Minnesota as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Deputy Commissioner Kate Perushek will succeed Blissenbach as commissioner. Governor’s Office Announces Appointments 2026-06-12T20:39:02Z https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-753428 The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments.