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On Tuesday, Governor Walz and?Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced that Minnesota will host the?2024 U.S. Gymnastics?Olympic Trials.?
"Minnesota brings people together and leads by example ? not to mention grows some of the best talent in sports like our very own Sunisa Lee," said Governor Walz. "Proud USA Gymnastics?is recognizing that by holding the gymnastics Olympic trials in Minnesota for the first time."
"Hosting the gymnastics Olympic trials is one way we can show off the best of Minnesota to the world," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "Thank you to Sunisa Lee and Minnesota Sports & Events?for your work to lift up Minnesota sports and get this done."
On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited St. Croix State Park and Pine Technical and Community College in Pine County to highlight new investments in Minnesota?s infrastructure and outdoor recreation. She also attended an event recognizing Grand Casino Mille Lacs for supporting veteran employees and military families.
 ?Our budget makes big investments in every community across our state,? said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. ?From honoring and supporting our service members and veterans to making our state parks more inclusive and accessible to modernizing our higher education facilities to build the workforce of the future, this work in Pine County ? and across Minnesota ? is how we build a state where everyone can thrive.?
On Thursday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan released the following statements after the United States Supreme Court rejected the constitutional challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
?In Minnesota, we remain committed to upholding justice and protecting Native children and families from destructive policies, but these values unfortunately do not span across the nation. I am relieved to know that the U.S. Supreme Court recognizes the importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Our work does not end here. We will continue to listen and work collaboratively with Native communities and Tribes that share our geography to make Minnesota the best state for all children and families," said Governor?Walz.
?The U.S. Supreme Court did what?s right for Native children and their families with its opinion today that upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act. In Minnesota, we?re committed to making decisions that are rooted in what?s best for children, which is why we passed legislation this year to keep ICWA policies in place regardless of what this opinion would be. Today?s opinion affirms that we were right. I?m grateful for all the people who have told their stories over the decades to get us to this place - a decision that recognizes our sovereignty and protects our right to raise our babies. Those stories matter. We will keep telling our stories and we must ensure that our Native children remain with their families," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.
Lieutenant Governor Flanagan met with global ambassadors in Washington, D.C. to promote Bloomington, Minnesota as the 2027 World Expo host city. Governor Walz continued to?make calls to global ambassadors as part of their ongoing effort to support Minnesota?s bid.
"As Minnesotans, we don?t like to brag, but let?s be clear: We?re global leaders in health care, medical innovation, and quality of life. Minnesota's ready to showcase all that we have to offer to the world in the 2027 Expo," said Governor Walz.?
?Minnesota has a long history of investing in health and wellness, the theme of the 2027 World Expo, and I am thrilled by the opportunity to host this event,? said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. ?This event and our continued investments aimed at making Minnesota the best place to raise a family make Minnesota an ideal candidate to promote the future of well-being and showcase to the world the historic progress we have made.?
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