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Stories from August 6, 2024

How Tim Walz became beloved by young voters with a message that the GOP is ‘weird’

How Tim Walz became beloved by young voters with a message that the GOP is ‘weird’

Even before he was on the shortlist for vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was working to portray Donald Trump and Republicans to the American public as “just weird."
by The Associated Press

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Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’

Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’

Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation at a raucous rally Tuesday in battleground Pennsylvania that was aimed at building momentum for the newly minted Democratic presidential ticket in the sprint toward Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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As a Native woman, Flanagan says Walz knows how to partner with women of color

As a Native woman, Flanagan says Walz knows how to partner with women of color

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said she was “over the moon” when she heard the news that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz would be running with Vice President Kamala Harris.
by Melissa Olson, Cari Spencer, Ellie Roth and Brian Bakst

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MPR News Voter Guides, explained

MPR News Voter Guides, explained

MPR News is growing its election coverage and making voter resources accessible. These voter guides feature information on candidates running in the 2024 election, the latest political news and explainers about the voting process.
by Anika Besst and Nicole Johnson

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Minnesota’s Sen. Amy Klobuchar weighs in on Walz VP pick

Minnesota’s Sen. Amy Klobuchar weighs in on Walz VP pick

Shortly after the news broke that Vice President Kamala Harris selected Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the presidential election, he issued a statement on social media that said a person who’s had an up close look at the sharp-elbowed game that is national presidential politics is Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Walz’s ‘extremist’ policies set Minnesota back, says state Senate minority leader

Walz’s ‘extremist’ policies set Minnesota back, says state Senate minority leader

State Senator Mark Johnson cited the Feeding Our Future scandal, high taxes and unwillingness to work with state Republicans as ways Walz has failed Minnesotans.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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American Cole Hocker scores major upset in 1,500-meter final and sets Olympic record

American Cole Hocker scores major upset in 1,500-meter final and sets Olympic record

American middle-distance runner Cole Hocker smashed his own personal best time and beat the Olympic record to seize a gold medal in Paris, defeating the heavily-favored British and Norwegian athletes.
by Brian Mann

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U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Germany and will play for Olympic gold in Paris

U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Germany and will play for Olympic gold in Paris

The U.S. women’s national team, one of the world’s most dominant and successful programs, hadn’t made it to the gold medal game at an Olympics since 2012. The U.S. will now play for its fifth gold.
by Russell Lewis

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Minnesota Farmer’s Union president on stalled Farm Bill, weather extremes and Walz veepstakes

Minnesota Farmer’s Union president on stalled Farm Bill, weather extremes and Walz veepstakes

U.S. Congress has to pass — or at least pass an extension of — the 2018 Farm Bill by Sept. 30, but talks have stalled after months of party-line debate.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Special coverage: Walz picked to run as Harris’ vice presidential candidate

Special coverage: Walz picked to run as Harris’ vice presidential candidate

Tim Walz, the second-term Minnesota governor with a folksy demeanor and a swath of experience inside and out of government, gained a spot on the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential choice.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, Gracie Stockton, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Megan Burks, Phil Picardi and Matthew Alvarez

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In Minnesota, Walz’s VP nod wins bouquets, brickbats

In Minnesota, Walz’s VP nod wins bouquets, brickbats

Minnesotans of all political persuasions weighed in Tuesday on the news that Gov. Tim Walz will be Kamala Harris’ presidential running mate. Opinions differ. Here’s a look at some of what Minnesotans are saying.
by MPR News Staff

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Sen. Tina Smith reacts to Gov. Tim Walz joining Democratic presidential ticket

Sen. Tina Smith reacts to Gov. Tim Walz joining Democratic presidential ticket

Sen. Tina Smith talks with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer and senior politics editor Brian Bakst about Gov. Tim Walz being the vice presidential pick for the Democratic presidential ticket.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Democratic running mate

Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Democratic running mate

Gov. Tim Walz supporters say the ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and past congressman could help Harris in the Midwest. But he also comes with baggage from nearly two decades in political office.
by Dana Ferguson

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National Weather Service surveying damage after reported tornadoes in south-central Minnesota

National Weather Service surveying damage after reported tornadoes in south-central Minnesota

Tuesday will be a day of assessing and cleaning up damage across south-central Minnesota, in the wake of storms that produced tornadoes Monday evening.
by MPR News Staff, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Harris expected to pick running mate. Tornados spotted in south-central Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appeared last night at a Democratic fundraiser in Minneapolis — after news reports identified him as one Kamala Harris' two finalists for her vice presidential running mate. And weather spotters reported multiple tornadoes in south-central Minnesota last night.
by Phil Picardi

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Poll: Arizona's Kelly is most liked as Harris' VP pick, but the field isn't well known

Poll: Arizona's Kelly is most liked as Harris' VP pick, but the field isn't well known

Of the top three potential running mates, Mark Kelly has the highest favorability rating overall and is particularly strong with independents. Harris is set to make her announcement Tuesday.
by Domenico Montanaro

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A trademark lawyer is sitting on HarrisWalz.com, he made the website ‘brat’ themed

A trademark lawyer is sitting on HarrisWalz.com, he made the website ‘brat’ themed

A trademark lawyer who bought the domain named ClintonKaine.com in 2016 is now sitting on HarrisWalz.com as Vice President Kamala Harris narrows in on a running mate. For now, the site is blank with the governor’s name in lower-case black letters and a green background, a reference to the album “brat” by Charli XCX.
by The Associated Press

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