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Philips' $31M expansion in Plymouth will add jobs, "bring manufacturing back," Walz says • Apr. 10, 2025, 11:51 AM ET (CBS)
Walz says Trump ‘not wrong’ US manufacturing has been ‘gutted’ but tariffs ‘not the solution’ • Apr. 6, 2025, 6:20 AM ET (The Hill)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz tells state agencies to assume federal grants will get cut • Apr. 4, 2025, 11:57 PM ET (CBS)
Gov. Tim Walz outraged over Wisconsin Supreme Court race • Mar. 31, 2025, 11:37 PM ET (CBS)
Minnesota state employees need to work in the office at least 50% of workdays, Gov. Walz says • Mar. 27, 2025, 9:15 AM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As Timothy James Walz
Born April 6, 1964 (age 61) • Nebraska
Title / Office governor (2019-), Minnesota • House of Representatives (2007-2019), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In United States presidential election of 2024

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