Governor Walz Visits Northfield to Celebrate $97 Million in Small Business Support Across Minnesota

Governor Walz and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove hosted a roundtable with business owners at Reunion Restaurant in Northfield to celebrate $97 million in new funding to support small businesses announced last week.

“Thriving small businesses in every corner of Minnesota are the bedrock of thriving families and communities,” said Governor Walz. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn and listen from business owners and entrepreneurs on how these funding streams can help keep Minnesota’s economy strong.”

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Celebrate 12 Consecutive Months of Job Growth, Lowest Unemployment Rate in the Nation

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan celebrated 12 straight months of job growth in Minnesota. At 2.4%, Minnesota’s employment growth continues to outpace the national rate – and has seen the most gains in education, business, leisure and hospitality, construction, and manufacturing. Minnesota has also maintained the nation's low unemployment rate at 2%. 

Governor Walz Welcomes Cadets to the Minnesota State Patrol

Governor Walz attended the graduation ceremony of the 65th class of the Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Academy to congratulate and welcome the cadets to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Developing Clean Hydrogen Markets in Minnesota

As part of the state’s continued effort to reduce carbon emissions and expand the clean energy economy, Governor Walz signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue federal funding for clean hydrogen market development in Minnesota.

“The development of clean hydrogen provides a unique opportunity to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts for future generations,” said Governor Walz. “Through this Executive Order, Minnesota will be ready to meet the changing needs of the energy, transportation, and agriculture industries, while continuing to create new jobs and grow our economy.”

Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Talks Reproductive Rights with Vice President Kamala Harris

Lieutenant Governor Flanagan joined Vice President Harris to discuss abortion access and more on the She Pivots podcast. 

"I’m doing everything I can to ensure my child—and yours—has a full, beautiful life without obstacles—which is why I’m fighting to protect reproductive freedom," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.