The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of the state's handling of alleged child care fraud. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is now considering a bid for governor.

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has decided to step out of the 2026 race for governor. He's clashed with Trump and been dogged by reports of fraud in state-run social services programs.

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

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to abandon his bid for a third term has suddenly sparked one of the biggest political questions of the new year: Will Sen. Amy Klobuchar run for governor?

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term, less than four months after announcing his reelection campaign.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz dropped his reelection bid for a third term Monday as a welfare-fraud scandal in his state has ...

A social-services-fraud scandal made the governor a bad bet for a third term. Now, Amy Klobuchar may step in to replace him.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz takes no questions in a news conference announcing he won’t seek a third term. Follow here for live updates.

Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz has announced he is dropping his re-election bid and will not seek a third term this coming ...