Hear Governor Tim Walz's first 'State of the State' address

Gov. Tim Walz stands at the podium.
Gov. Tim Walz stands in the House chambers at the State Capitol to deliver his State of the State speech on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
Evan Frost | MPR News

Gov. Tim Walz gave his first State of the State address on April 3, 2019, at the Minnesota State Capitol.

MPR political editor Mike Mulcahy hosts MPR's live broadcast. MPR political reporters Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire interview key lawmakers after the address.

To listen to the speech, click the audio player above.

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