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Minnesota reacts to Walz as the Democratic vice presidential candidate

US Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she fielded calls from people in Kamala Harris' camp who had questions about Gov. Tim Walz before the Harris campaign announced its decision today to choose him. She says she spoke highly of Walz. But critics of Walz were ready when the news broke. The Republican nominee for vice president, JD Vance, told a crowd in Philadelphia that Walz is a far-left radical.
by Emily Reese

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Special coverage: Walz picked to run as Harris’ vice presidential candidate

Special coverage: Walz picked to run as Harris’ vice presidential candidate

Tim Walz, the second-term Minnesota governor with a folksy demeanor and a swath of experience inside and out of government, gained a spot on the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential choice.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, Gracie Stockton, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Megan Burks, Phil Picardi and Matthew Alvarez

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Harris expected to pick running mate. Tornados spotted in south-central Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appeared last night at a Democratic fundraiser in Minneapolis — after news reports identified him as one Kamala Harris' two finalists for her vice presidential running mate. And weather spotters reported multiple tornadoes in south-central Minnesota last night.
by Phil Picardi

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VP watch; AI search tool issues

Kamala Harris has enough Democratic delegate votes for the presidential nomination. But Clay Masters reports the support isn't unanimous. And Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon signed a letter to Elon Musk Monday, asking him to fix a problem with an AI search tool on X that officials say has spread misinformation on the November election.
by Jacob Aloi

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Melrose hit by tornado Saturday night. Walz still under consideration for Harris VP pick

Parts of Minnesota are cleaning up after severe storms over the weekend. Melrose, a city of about 3,600 people in Stearns County, was hit by a reported tornado. And Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate by tomorrow.  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is on the short list.
by Phil Picardi

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Gov. Walz campaigns for VP Harris; Plans for rebuilding high-voltage transmission line in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be in New Hampshire this weekend, drumming up support for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. The trip comes amid growing speculation that Harris might name Walz her running mate in the coming days. And a plan to rebuild a high-voltage transmission line from North Dakota to northeastern Minnesota is moving forward.
by Emily Reese

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Trooper Londregan cleared of wrongdoing. Minneapolis park workers approve new contract

State trooper Ryan Londregan is heading back to work after the Minnesota State Patrol cleared him of wrongdoing. And after 22 days of striking, Minneapolis park workers have voted to approve a new contract.
by Phil Picardi

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Walz waiting on VP announcement; new straw purchases law

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is among those awaiting word on the Kamala Harris vice presidential selection but hasn't acknowledged if he's a contender for the Democratic ticket. And a new law taking effect today increases the penalty for people who illegally purchase firearms in Minnesota for someone ineligible to possess them.
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Storms roll through Minnesota. Walz waits for VP nominee news from Harris

Severe thunderstorms rolled across parts of Minnesota Wednesday. Some storms produced large hail. Several potential vice presidential candidates, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are waiting for an announcement by likely presidential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
by Phil Picardi

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Apple River tubing stabbing sentencing; School board candidate filing opens

A Minnesota man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Wisconsin today for fatally stabbing a teenager two years ago. 54-year-old Nicolae Miu was tubing on the Apple River in Wisconsin in 2022 and got into an altercation with a group of people. The filing period to run for school board candidate in November’s election is now open.
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