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  Tim · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM

Honest truth

I just got off the phone with Berrett, my campaign finance director. John,  I just got off the phone with Berrett, my campaign finance director. Here’s the honest truth: we’re still $4,152 short of hitting our end-of-quarter fundraising goal. Reaching this goal isn’t just about check…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM

We're running out of time, John

We’re just hours away from a major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. John,  We’re just hours away from a major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline—and we’re still $6,183 short of our goal. What we raise before midnight tonight will determine how strongly we can hit the ground runn…
  Berrett Gall · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM

re: Tonight's update

Just wanted to give you a quick look at where we stand this morning. John,  It’s Berrett, Governor Walz’s campaign finance director. Just wanted to give you a quick look at where we stand this morning. We’re still $9,144 short of our end-of-quarter goal. That means we’ve got a lot of …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Let's keep building One Minnesota

Sorry to bother you twice on a Sunday — but this is important. John,  Sorry to bother you twice on a Sunday — but this is important. We’ve set a big goal to raise $25,000 by midnight tomorrow. Hitting this target means we’ll have what we need to keep reaching Minnesotans in every corn…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM

This grassroots team powers everything we do

Here’s the deal: We’ve got a major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline coming up fast, and we’ve still got some ground to cover. John,  Here’s the deal: We’ve got a major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline coming up fast, and we’ve still got some ground to cover. We need to raise $25…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Sunday, June 29

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Sunday, June 29 View as a webpage / Share Sunday, June 29, 2025 Governor Walz Honors the Life and Legacy of Speaker Melissa Hortman On Friday, Melissa and Mark Hortman were honored at the State Capitol. They wer…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM

A promise I made nearly 30 years ago

In Minnesota, we protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people—we don’t take them away. John, In Minnesota, we protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people—we don’t take them away. And as long as I’m Governor, every Minnesotan will be free to be exactly who they are and love who they love.  It’s an ho…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Saturday, June 28

Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Saturday, June 28 Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Saturday, June 28 Governor Tim Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota flags to continue to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota until sunset on Saturd…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 21

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 21 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, June 21, 2025 Governor Tim Walz Statement on the Murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman. "Minnesota suffered an unspeakable loss this week. Speaker Emerita Melis…
  Tim · [email protected]
June 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman

John, our state suffered an unspeakable loss on Saturday. Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were murdered in a politically motivated assassination. Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot and are now recovering from life-threatening injuries. J…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM

RELEASE: Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

RELEASE: Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 14, 2025Contact: Claire [email protected] 651-219-2975 Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor House Speaker Emerita Me…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 14

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 14 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, June 14, 2025 Governor Walz Celebrates End of Legislative Session On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz released the following statement celebrating the end of the 2…
  Tim · [email protected]
June 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM

They're trying to intimidate me. It won't work.

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are doing everything they can to silence me. John,  Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are doing everything they can to silence me.  Yesterday, the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee summoned me to Washington for a hearing on so-called “sa…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
June 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Republicans threaten Governor Walz

Just moments ago, Governor Walz finished testifying before the House Oversight Committee. John,  Just moments ago, Governor Walz finished testifying before the House Oversight Committee.  The Republican-controlled committee called Governor Walz in for a hearing about so-called “sanct…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM

I'm about to testify, John

I’m in Washington, D.C. this morning to testify before the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee about so-called “sanctuary policies” that my state doesn’t even have. John,  I’m in Washington, D.C. this morning to testify before the Republican-controlled House Oversight Com…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
June 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM

We pushed Elon out. Let's finish the job.

The American people put so much pressure on Elon Musk that he left the Trump administration with his tail between his legs. John,  The American people put so much pressure on Elon Musk that he left the Trump administration with his tail between his legs.  Now, Elon is feuding with Tr…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 7

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 7 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, June 7, 2025 Governor Walz Calls Special Session After Reaching Budget Agreement with Legislative Leaders On Friday, Governor Walz announced that he has calle…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Minnesota Firefighter Andrew Karels

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Minnesota Firefighter Andrew Karels Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Minnesota Firefighter Andrew Karels Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Welcome Elon to the fight, I guess?

You know things are bad when even Elon Musk is trying to distance himself from Donald Trump’s extreme agenda. John,  You know things are bad when even Elon Musk is trying to distance himself from Donald Trump’s extreme agenda.  After years spent cozying up to Trump and leading the c…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Let's bully Trump back

As a former teacher, nothing bothers me more than watching a bully. And Trump is the biggest one I’ve ever seen. John,  As a former teacher, nothing bothers me more than watching a bully. And Trump is the biggest one I’ve ever seen.  When it’s a kid doing the bullying, you talk to t…
  Tim · [email protected]
June 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Pride

Back in the mid-1990s, when I was teaching at Mankato West High School, a group of students asked me if I’d help them start the school’s first gay-straight alliance. John,  Back in the mid-1990s, when I was teaching at Mankato West High School, a group of students asked me if I’d help…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Finally rooting out waste and abuse

Elon Musk claimed he’d root out waste and fraud in the federal government. John,  Elon Musk claimed he’d root out waste and fraud in the federal government. The American people beat him to it.  Elon tried to gut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security to bankroll tax cuts for his bil…
  Berrett Gall · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM

This is no ordinary moment

Berrett here, Governor Walz’s finance director. Hi, John— Berrett here, Governor Walz’s finance director. I took a look at the numbers ahead of tonight's end-of-month fundraising deadline, and I’m concerned: we’re still $6,244 short of our goal.  Can you chip in $10, $25, $50, or wha…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 31

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 31 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, May 31, 2025 Governor Walz Joins State Leaders to Break Ground on Highway 169 Interchange Project On Wednesday, Governor Walz, alongside local, state, and fed…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
May 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM

This isn't normal

Donald Trump isn’t focused on helping working people. John,  Donald Trump isn’t focused on helping working people. He’s spending his time on political stunts, shady favors, and petty fights: Pardoning a reality TV star convicted of fraud Attacking a transgender child on social media…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM

This is what the road to authoritarianism looks like

We’re witnessing an undeniably disturbing pattern. John,  We’re witnessing an undeniably disturbing pattern:  The Department of Justice is investigating ActBlue, the cornerstone of Democratic grassroots fundraising.   Trump is going after law firms that dared to defend democracy.   …
  Berrett · [email protected]
May 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM

They're selling us out, John

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies like to pretend they’re standing with working class and middle class Americans, but the truth is they’re selling us out. John,  Donald Trump and his MAGA allies like to pretend they’re standing with working class and middle class Americans, but the tr…
  Tim · [email protected]
May 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Honoring our fallen service members

On Memorial Day, we come together to honor our fallen service members and pay homage to the spirit and bravery displayed by generations of Armed Forces members and their families. John,  On Memorial Day, we come together to honor our fallen service members and pay homage to the spiri…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 24

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 24 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, May 24, 2025 Governor Walz Signs Bill Boosting Pensions for Minnesota Teachers, Police Officers, and Firefighters Governor Walz signed multiple budget and pol…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
May 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Trump couldn’t care less about working people

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies may claim to fight for working class and middle class Americans, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. John,  Donald Trump and his MAGA allies may claim to fight for working class and middle class Americans, but that couldn’t be further from th…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
May 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM

A record-breaking milestone for MN students

We’re celebrating an incredible achievement in Minnesota. John,  As graduation season begins, we’re celebrating an incredible achievement in Minnesota: a record-high 84.2% of high school seniors will graduate this year.  This is the highest graduation rate in our state’s history. And…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM

What the founders of this nation feared

We’re watching the rule of law crumble in real time. John,  We’re watching the rule of law crumble in real time.  Just a few days ago, Donald Trump accepted a $400 million jet from the Qatari government, breaching ethical norms and putting our nation’s security at risk. He has also i…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 17

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 17 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, May 17, 2025 Governor Walz Travels to Two Harbors, Brimson to Survey Wildfires On Friday, Governor Walz and United States Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smit…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in t…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
May 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Trump sold us out again

We’ve long known there’s no end to Donald Trump’s greed and corruption. John,  We’ve long known there’s no end to Donald Trump’s greed and corruption. But he just gave us another big example by accepting a gift of a $400 million luxury jet from the Qatari government to replace Air For…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 10

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 10 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, May 10, 2025 Governor Walz Celebrates 2025 Governor’s Fishing Opener This weekend, Governor Walz celebrated the 77th Governor’s Fishing Opener by reeling in t…
  Team Hochul · [email protected]
May 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM

In case you missed it

In case you missed it, Governors Hochul and Walz participated in the Meidas Touch Democratic Governors' town hall about Trump’s first 100 days in office last week. John,  In case you missed it, Governors Hochul and Walz participated in the Meidas Touch Democratic Governors' town hall…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Republicans are targeting Governor Walz

The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee is calling on Governor Walz and other prominent Democratic governors to testify in an upcoming hearing about so-called “sanctuary states.” John,  The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee is calling on Governor Walz and o…
  Tim · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Trump: "I don't know" if I have to follow the Constitution

This weekend, Donald Trump was asked whether every American is entitled to due process—the basic constitutional right to a fair trial. “Trump is acting like its his choice whether he obeys the Constitution”- CNN John,  This weekend, Donald Trump was asked whether every American is ent…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 3

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, May 3 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, May 3, 2025 Governor Walz, State Officials Wrap Statewide Roundtable Series, Highlighting Impact of Proposed Federal Health Care Cuts Governor Walz and state o…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Governor Walz Proclaims Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff

Governor Walz Proclaims Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff Governor Walz Proclaims Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff Governor Tim Walz today proclaimed May 3 through May 4 as Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weeken…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
May 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Honoring workers this May Day

This May Day, we honor all of the working families who make our communities strong. John, This May Day, we honor all of the working families who make our communities strong.  As a former union member, I know firsthand how the labor movement has changed lives for the better. In Minnes…
  Tim · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM

Exciting news

Thanks to a surge of support, we’ve made up serious ground this afternoon. John, I just got some exciting news from my team.  Thanks to a surge of support, we’ve made up serious ground this afternoon. Now, we’re just $5,370 away from hitting our goal before midnight.  We’re not out of…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Real leadership

These first three months of Trump’s term have been anything but easy. But while Republicans have been MIA, Governor Walz has been showing them what real leadership looks like—giving the people a voice and leading the movement against Trump’s destructive administration. John, These fir…
  Tim · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM

The first line of defense

I just wrapped up a virtual town hall with my fellow Democratic governors JB Pritzker, Maura Healey, and Kathy Hochul. John, I just wrapped up a virtual town hall with my fellow Democratic governors JB Pritzker, Maura Healey, and Kathy Hochul. As the first line of defense against Trum…
  Tim · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM

We show up where Republicans won't

I just got an update from Berrett, our finance director John, I just got an update from Berrett, our finance director. We’re still $12,477 short of our end-of-month goal, and we have less than 48 hours to close the gap. I know we can get there, John. Can I count on you to pitch in $10…
  Berrett · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM

What real leadership looks like

While Donald Trump is busy nursing grudges, tearing down the federal government, and grabbing for more power, Governor Walz is doing the opposite. John, While Donald Trump is busy nursing grudges, tearing down the federal government, and grabbing for more power, Governor Walz is doin…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM

Real freedom means freedom for everyone

Minnesota is cutting child poverty, expanding labor rights, investing in education, and much more. John, Minnesota is cutting child poverty, expanding labor rights, investing in education, and much more. We put people first over the last six years, and we gave Minnesotans the freedom …
  Tim · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Standing strong

We’ll only get through this if we stand strong and united against Trump’s destructive agenda. John, Thanks to Donald Trump’s nonstop attacks on our freedoms, our rights, and our economy, we’re at a moment of great uncertainty in our nation. Let’s be real clear about something: we’ll …