Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Press Release Compilation - April 2026
Summary
The Minnesota Governor's Office published a compilation of press releases from March-April 2026 covering various state activities including judicial appointments, policy visits, cybersecurity response, education milestones, legislative actions, and a federal fuel waiver request. The releases announce the appointment of two Ninth Judicial District judges, National Guard deployment to support Winona County following a cyberattack, record graduation rates, and a request for E15 fuel sale expansion.
What changed
This compilation contains nine separate press releases from the Minnesota Governor's Office spanning March-April 2026. The releases cover judicial appointments to the Ninth Judicial District, a cybersecurity incident requiring National Guard support in Winona County, policy visits highlighting child care affordability and infrastructure investments, congratulations on record graduation rates, signing of legislative bills, and a request for federal E15 fuel sale expansion.
The compilation is informational in nature and does not create compliance obligations. Affected parties should monitor individual press releases for specific policy announcements relevant to their interests. The judicial appointments and cybersecurity response represent the most operationally significant actions, while other items are ceremonial or informational.
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Press Releases
On this page you will find the latest press releases and statements from the Office of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.
Governor promotes expansion of Dependent Care Tax Credit to help working families manage rising costs
April 15, 2026 On Tax Day, Governor Tim Walz visited Rochester to meet with early learning students, educators, child care leaders, and local elected officials to highlight ongoing efforts to make child care more affordable for Minnesota families.
- ## Governor Walz Appoints Max Schafer-LaCoursiere and Symon Schindler-Syme to Fill Ninth Judicial District Vacancies
April 9, 2026 Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Max Schafer-LaCoursiere and Symon Schindler-Syme as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The seats will be chambered in Warren in Marshall County and Crookston in Polk County.
- ## During Final Stretch of Session, Governor Walz Visits Duluth to Highlight Child Care Affordability and Infrastructure Plan
Governor Walz meets with local leaders on the second stop of a statewide infrastructure tour
April 9, 2026 Governor Tim Walz today visited Duluth, where he met with students, education leaders, and families at a local school to discuss child care affordability. The Governor also visited the Port of Duluth-Superior as the second stop on his statewide infrastructure tour, highlighting the importance of continued investments and his proposed $907 million infrastructure plan. Photos from the event can be found here.
- ## Governor Walz Authorizes Minnesota National Guard to Support Winona County Following Cyberattack
April 7, 2026 Governor Tim Walz today issued an executive order providing emergency assistance to Winona County following a cyberattack on Monday, April 6, 2026, that disrupted critical systems and digital services.
- ## Governor Walz’s Statement on Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson’s Retirement
April 6, 2026 Governor Tim Walz today congratulated Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson on her upcoming retirement.
- ## Governor Walz Applauds Class of 2025 as Graduation Rates Reach Another Record High
Investments in schools, educators, and student support pay off with gains across nearly every student group
April 3, 2026 Governor Tim Walz today celebrated new data from the Minnesota Department of Education showing Minnesota’s Class of 2025 achieved the highest four-year graduation rate in state history at 84.9%, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking progress.
- ## Governor Walz Signs First Bills of 2026 Legislative Session
March 27, 2026 Passed on a broad bipartisan basis, new laws will enhance school bus safety, support small businesses, and eliminate statewide recognition of Cesar Chavez
- ## Governor’s Office Announces Appointments
March 27, 2026 The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments.
- ## Federal Government Grants Request from Governor Walz, Midwest Governors for Temporary Nationwide Sale of E15
Temporary waiver will expand fuel markets, providing nationwide relief
March 26, 2026 Governor Tim Walz today applauded the federal government’s approval of a temporary fuel waiver, providing relief and expanding fuel markets.
- ## Governor Walz Kicks off Statewide Infrastructure Tour, Highlighting 2026 Infrastructure Plan
March 25, 2026 Governor Tim Walz today kicked off a statewide infrastructure tour and highlighted his 2026 infrastructure plan at the Robbinsdale Centralized Water Treatment Plant.
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