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News Articles: Tim Walz

This booking photo provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office shows Vance Boelter in Green Isle, Minn., early Monday morning — shortly after a two-day manhunt ended in his capture and arrest.

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The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers had a 'hit list' of 45 officials

Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. He appeared in federal court after being charged with murder.

June 16, 2025
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By:
  • Meg Anderson,
  • Rachel Treisman,
  • and 1 more
Vance Luther Boelter, age 57, is shown here in photographs compiled by the FBI for a wanted poster.

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  • National

Food worker with 'fantasy' of security career sought in Minnesota political shootings

Vance Boelter, the subject of a nationwide manhunt, described himself as an experienced security professional who worked in conflict zones. A friend said at least part of that account is "fantasy."

June 15, 2025
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By:
  • Brian Mann
This combo from photos provided by Minnesota Legislature shows Rep. Melissa Hortman, left, and Sen. John Hoffman. Hortman, a former state House speaker, and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed at their home early Saturday, officials said. In a separate incident Hoffman and his wife were shot and wounded at their home.

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  • National

Suspect named in targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

A former Minnesota House speaker and her husband were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.

June 14, 2025
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By:
  • Meg Anderson and
  • Avie Schneider
Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, from left, J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, and Kathy Hochul, governor of New York, during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. For Republicans, the hearing is a chance to amplify an issue important to President Donald Trump and perhaps regain control of the sanctuary narrative after DHS published a list of jurisdictions it identified as hostile to immigration law enforcement, and then pulled it down a…

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  • National

Denounced by GOP lawmakers, blue state governors defend immigration policies

GOP lawmakers on Thursday blasted Democratic immigration policies as coddling violent criminals. Democrats portrayed Trump's escalating migrant sweeps as a dangerous assault on civil liberties.

June 12, 2025
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  • Brian Mann
Minn Gov. Tim Walz answers reporters' questions Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 after a ceremony marking the completion of Xcel Energy's Sherco Solar 1 project northwest of Becker, Minn. The project is expected to provide power for as many as 150,000 homes.

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  • Politics

After losing VP bid, Walz searches for role in pushing back against Trump

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz saw his national profile skyrocket when he became Vice President Harris' running mate. Now, he's back home figuring out when he will push back or work with Republicans.

December 19, 2024
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By:
  • Clay Masters

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  • Elections

Follow NPR for 2024 election night coverage

Tune in to NPR starting at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 5 as polls begin to close, and stay with us throughout the night as results come in.

November 05, 2024
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By:
  • Heidi Glenn
Michael Stipe (center) performs with David Barbe (left) and Andy LeMaster perform at a rally for U.S. vice presidential candidate, Governor Time Walz of Minnesota, at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta on Nov. 3, 2024.

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  • News

Tim Walz and Doug Emhoff rally for Harris in Cobb County with Michael Stipe and Jon Bon Jovi

The Minnesota governor and second gentleman bonded with their favorite rock stars and reinforced Vice President Kamala Harris' closing message at this mini-concert at the Cobb Galleria on Sunday afternoon, with less than 48 hours to go before Election Day.

November 04, 2024
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By:
  • Kristi York Wooten
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally in Savannah on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

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  • Politics

Walz campaigns in Savannah, urging Georgians to turn out for Harris before early voting ends Friday

Tim Walz criticized Donald Trump's record on abortion rights and his plans to raise tariffs.

October 30, 2024
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  • Benjamin Payne
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks during a campaign event Wednesday in Williamsport, Pa.

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  • Politics

JD Vance says 'no,' he does not think Trump lost in 2020

Vance has faced repeated questions on the campaign trail about whether Trump lost in 2020. On Wednesday, he gave his most direct answer to date, answering "no" in response to a reporter's question.

October 16, 2024
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  • Jason Breslow
Volunteers for the Walworth County Democrats fold pamphlets for canvassers ahead of this year's presidential election.

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  • Elections

In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less

In a state where every vote matters, both Democratic and Republican campaigns are not only trying to win in counties where they’re strongest, they’re also trying to lose by less.

October 09, 2024
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By:
  • Ari Shapiro,
  • Mia Venkat,
  • and 2 more
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks as she tours the U.S. Forest Service's Del Rosa Fire Station, in San Bernardino, California, U.S., January 21, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Blake

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  • News

Harris campaign focuses on Georgia as storm recovery continues and election looms

With just under five weeks until the presidential election, the Harris-Walz campaign is ramping up efforts in Georgia. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Augusta this week to assess damage from Hurricane Helene, balancing storm recovery with campaign demands. The campaign is also looking into concerns over potential voting disruptions caused by the hurricane.

October 04, 2024
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By:
  • Pamela Kirkland
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz participate in a debate hosted by CBS News on Tuesday in New York.

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  • Elections

NPR fact checked the Vance-Walz vice presidential debate. Here's what we found

JD Vance and Tim Walz debated on Tuesday in the last scheduled debate of the election. The sparring was mostly collegial but a number of points on key issues require additional context or corrections.

October 02, 2024
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  • NPR Staff
Members of the U.S. military patrol the banks of the Rio Grande as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico on May 8, 2023.

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  • Elections

Vance leaves the cat and dog claims behind as he battles Walz over immigration

JD Vance spoke of workers and the impact of immigration, while Tim Walz decried dehumanizing rhetoric.

October 02, 2024
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By:
  • Jasmine Garsd
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance shake hands after the vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Tuesday in New York City.

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  • Politics

Despite the candidates' differences, 'agree' was a buzzword on the VP debate stage

Tim Walz and JD Vance shook hands multiple times on the debate stage, and each spoke of several areas in which they agree with the other. Here are some examples.

October 02, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event on Tuesday.

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  • Elections

Trump backs out of a '60 Minutes' prime-time interview, CBS says

60 Minutes announced on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump has backed out of an interview he had agreed to do as part of its prime-time election special next week.

October 02, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
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