Tag: Tim Walz

• Monday, January 26th 2026 - 02:16 UTC

  Minneapolis shooting during federal immigration raid triggers U.S. nationwide backlash

  

  Protesters returned to the streets of Minneapolis demanding accountability after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive-care nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot dead during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Multiple videos of the incident are now central to official reviews, as the episode triggers a fresh political clash between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Trump administration—set against a broader national fight over “sanctuary” policies and how far local authorities should cooperate with federal immigration agencies.

• Tuesday, August 6th 2024 - 21:06 UTC

  Harris picks Minnesota Governor as running mate

  

  US Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate on behalf of the Democratic Party for the Nov. 5 polls. “I am proud to announce that I've asked Governor Tim Walz to be my running mate,” Harris stressed. Her decision was much awaited since President Joseph Biden decided to step down from his reelection bid.

• Friday, May 29th 2020 - 07:46 UTC

  Rioting in US Twin Cities following the death by police of a handcuffed black man

  

  Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man.