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

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

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

Walz said that over the holidays he changed his mind about running again. He talked to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar ahead of his announcement, and she’s said to be seriously considering the race.

The political fortunes of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were looking bright in the summer of 2024, when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, announced Monday that he would drop his bid for reelection as governor, saying that he would not be able to give a campaign all of his attention as he works to defend Minnesota against allegations of fraud and right-wing attacks -- including from President Donald Trump.

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

Walz did not name Nick Shirley but clearly couldn’t resist taking a jab at the man whose viral report brought national scrutiny on his administration.

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