Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Vow to Protect Reproductive Rights in Minnesota

Governor Walz released the following statement following Friday’s Supreme Court decision:

"Let me be very clear: This ruling changes nothing in Minnesota today, tomorrow, or as long as I am governor. We will not turn back the clock on reproductive rights. 

"Minnesotans deserve to decide for themselves when to make the most important decision of their lives – whether or not to become a parent. Today, that fundamental right to personal freedom and privacy – a right that we have held for half a century – was overturned. 

"I know Minnesotans share the fear and pain people across the country are feeling. But we never back down from a challenge. Today and every day, I stand with Minnesotans in the fight to protect access to reproductive health care and abortion."

Lieutenant Governor Flanagan released the following statement: 

"In Minnesota, your reproductive rights will stay protected. And I promise: As long as we need to come together to stand up for our rights, I will stand with you.

"This fight is not just about those of us who have grown up under the protection of Roe v Wade – this is about our children, our LGBTQ+ youth, and all those whose access to abortion and reproductive health has been taken away. Abortion is health care. Period.

"Access to abortion and reproductive health care is about economic and racial justice. Access to abortion is about ensuring Minnesotans can make their own choices and build their own futures. As long as Governor Walz and I are in office, we will protect this fundamental right."

Governor Walz Announces Plan to Give $4 Billion of State’s Surplus Back to Minnesotans

On Wednesday, Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, and House Speaker Melissa Hortman announced a plan to return half of the state’s surplus back to Minnesota families in $2,000 direct checks while legislators continue working on shared funding priorities, including education, public safety, child care, and nursing homes.

Governor Walz Announces Mall of America Community Vaccination Site Doubling Appointments for Under-5 COVID-19 Shots

To meet high demand from Minnesota families, Governor Walz announced that the COVID-19 community vaccination location at the Mall of America is doubling the number of daily appointments available for children 6 months to 5 years old. 

More information is available online.

Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Celebrates New Support for Emerging Farmers

On Monday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan joined The Good Acre to celebrate new funding to support our emerging farmers, including women, people of color, and immigrants and refugees, who often face more barriers when entering the field.

Governor Walz Unveils New Veterans’ Memorial in Winona

On Sunday, Governor Walz joined the unveiling of a new Veterans Memorial at Woodlawn Cemetery and thanked the Winona community for coming together to remember those who have served.