Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) vowed that he would not resign from his position as the North Star State’s top executive amid a fraud scandal that’s embroiled the state, and he attacked President Trump for promoting a social media conspiracy around Walz and the late Melissa Hortman,

The children of Melissa and Mark Hortman, who were assassinated in June of 2025, have responded to a social media post from President Donald Trump, asking him to take the post down and issue an apology.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Tuesday his decision not to seek a third term came down to effectiveness, as he faces what he called an unprecedented “war” from the federal government against Minnesota.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the heightened focus on fraud investigations into social services programs in the state have pushed him to abandon his 2026 reelection bid. His announcement came one day after the children of slain state Rep.