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Walz picks up Minnesota’s ‘politics of joy’ baton for Harris campaign, 2024 race
Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz set a tone of hope and happiness in their first rally on Tuesday in Philadelphia, from the Democratic vice presidential candidate’s first words through his closing remarks.
What children learn when they play
Playtime is important for kids, but they may not be getting enough of it. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talked about how children learn from open-ended play and how parents and teachers can encourage play for the kids in their lives.
Walz opponents criticize the governor’s 2020 riot response
Walz’s handling of the riots following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer is being revived by Republicans who say he was too slow to call out the National Guard. A review in 2022 found the city at first did not provide a detailed plan, and Walz said at the time state and local law enforcement underestimated the scale of the unrest.
6 facts about Walz’s education track record in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz often touts his experience teaching high school and his focus on education as governor. Here’s a look at what he’s done in the five-plus years he’s led the state. 
In western Wisconsin, Vance, Harris and Walz make their cases for election
Candidates from both presidential tickets descended on Eau Claire, Wis., on Wednesday in separate campaign stops as they worked to win over a battleground state crucial to winning in November.
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.
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.