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Minnesota Today®
Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, Gracie Stockton, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Megan Burks, Phil Picardi and Matt Alvarez

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

DFL Voter Canvassing Event
Gov. Tim Walz offers his praise of Kamala Harris at a DFL event to energize and organize canvassers in St. Paul on July 27.
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Tim Walz, the second-term Minnesota governor with a folksy demeanor and a swath of experience both in and out of government, gained a spot on the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential choice.

Supporters of Gov. Walz 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.

Listen to special coverage live from MPR News with host Cathy Wurzer and political editor Brian Bakst.

Clifford Bentley served as technical director for this special coverage.

Find more coverage on the MPR News website.

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