Mr. Walz said a growing scandal over fraud in social services programs led him to abandon his run for a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Embattled Democratic Gov. Tim Walz ended his re-election bid but vowed to remain in office as Amy Klobuchar considers a gubernatorial campaign.

The Minnesota governor has faced scrutiny and criticism over a series of fraud cases in the state's welfare programs.

MAGA personalities celebrate as Walz steps down amid controversy over welfare program fraud that has become a flashpoint for anti-immigrant rhetoric.

In yet another tragic week in Minnesota, our politicians' reactions showed us who they are — for better and so much worse, columnist Rochelle Olson writes.

Dayton, who as a kid spent a lot of time outdoors, sometimes up north with his family on Lake Vermilion and sometimes bird hunting, was widely regarded by hunters and anglers as a politician who “got it.” And he followed through.

Republicans see opportunity in Minnesota's open Senate seat as fraud scandal rocks Democratic Party. GOP optimistic about flipping blue state in 2026.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdrew from his re-election campaign as his state faces fraud investigation that officials speculate could exceed $1 billion in alleged COVID-era schemes.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops re-election bid amid massive welfare fraud scandal that allegedly cost taxpayers over $1 billion in fraudulent payments.

Plus, Trump’s big foreign policy stick, oil companies’ confusion over Venezuela, and Democrats are eager to avoid another shutdown.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision this week to forgo a run for a third term could leave Democrats in the state in a better position than they started if Sen. Amy Klobuchar jumps into the now-open contest,

Walz declined to take questions from reporters but in five minutes of remarks affirmed that he was “concerned about fraud in our state government.”