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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.
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.
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Crop artists scramble in response to news of Walz as VP pick
As the Minnesota State Fair crop art submissions deadline approaches, a crop artist adapts her entry to reflect Gov. Tim Walz being chosen as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick.