The Latest Breaking News from Minnesota

Inside Tim Walz's dramatic political fall

It's a stunning downfall for a man who vaulted onto the national stage less than two years ago and had been flirting with a 2028 run for president.

Axios · Jan 6

Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents' rooms

A Minnesota hotel that wouldn’t allow federal immigration agents to stay there this month is apologizing and saying the refusal violated its own policies

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Trump administration to freeze billions in childcare funding in five states

The White House is pointing to reports of social services fraud in Minnesota to threaten funding for child care around the country.

Axios · Jan 5

Tim Walz says he will not run for third term as Minnesota governor

Announcement comes after ongoing fraud of social services cases became focus of ire for Republicans and Trump

The Guardian - US · Jan 5

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops bid for reelection, citing ‘extraordinarily difficult year for our state’

Less than four months after launching his reelection campaign, Walz called it off.

Fortune · Jan 5

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends campaign for reelection

The two-term governor has faced mounting pressure over fraud in state programs.

Axios · Jan 5

Minnesota Fraud Scandal: Tim Walz Poised to Quit 2026 Governor Race After Viral Row

Amid a viral £7.2 billion welfare fraud scandal and intensifying Republican pressure, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to withdraw from the 2026 race, marking a dramatic end to his political ambitions.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

The Latest on Gov. Tim Walz's Plans for the 2026 Minnesota Governor's Race

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could announce today that he is stepping down from the 2026 governor's race amid allegations of fraud in the state's daycare centres.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

'You're the Next Charlie Kirk': Nick Shirley Targeted With Death Threats After Minnesota Investigation

Independent journalist Nick Shirley says he's receiving death threats and warned he'll be "Kirked" after exposing alleged multi‑million dollar fraud in Minnesota daycare centres.

International Business Times · Jan 5

In a reversal, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection this year - Roll Call

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday that he will not seek a third term, reversing his previous decision to run.

Roll Call · Jan 5