Gov. Tim Walz ended his bid for a third term as Minnesota governor Monday — seeming to cap a political career that sent the former teacher and National Guard veteran all the way to national

Politicians and local leaders are reacting to Gov. Tim Walz announcing he will not seek reelection for a third term as Minnesota governor.

Also not available for an interview Monday was Walz. At 11 this morning at the State Capitol, Walz read verbatim the remarks he made public three hours earlier — he was dropping out of the governor’s race because of the mushrooming Medicaid fraud scandal.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said during a press conference about an ICE officer shooting and killing a woman on Wednesday in Minneapolis, objecting to federal officials declaring that the officer has absolute immunity: GOV.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Reactions to Governor Tim Walz’ surprising announcement that he was ending his re-election campaign are coming in. Republican State Representative Kristin Robbins, candidate for governor and Chair of the Minnesota Fraud Prevention Committee, released the following statement:

Leaders in Minnesota are reacting Monday morning to Gov. Tim Walz's announcement that he is dropping his reelection bid.

Governor Tim Walz has announced that he would not seek a third term as Governor of Minnesota, leaders have begun to share their reactions.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will not run for re-election and will not seek a third term. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will not run for re-election and will not seek a third term, less than four months after announcing his re-election campaign.