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Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Update: April 23, 2021


This week, the entire world watched as Minnesota awaited the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, while mourning the death of Daunte Wright at the hands of law enforcement.

While the trial of Derek Chauvin ended in justice for George Floyd in the courtroom, we know that full justice won’t be achieved until all Minnesotans feel safe and the relationship between law enforcement and our communities heals.

The Governor will continue to work to pass police reform legislation in our state.

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Rep. Dean Phillips (CD3): Remembering Fritz

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Neighbors,

America and Minnesota lost one of our finest statesmen from the greatest generation, and I lost an extraordinary mentor. 

Fritz Mondale was a man of principle, empathy, decency, and strength. His legacy is a powerful beacon to all of us during these difficult days. 

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Rep. Dean Phillips (CD3): Difficult Truths

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Hi Neighbors,

This week our community experienced more heartbreak, said more prayers, and saw more carnage. As we continue to grapple with the killing of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center and await a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, I believe I speak for most Americans when I say injustice must be protested, journalists, and the First Amendment must be protected, and encouraging violent confrontation must be rejected.

Let me be clear – Racial injustice is real. Protesting injustice is lawful and warranted. Criminal looting and burning destroys our communities and small businesses is wrong. We can believe all of these things at once, and I’m on a mission help our community confront difficult truths and do better together. Will you join me?

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Dedication Ceremony Honors Vice President Mondale’s Legacy of Conservation

House DFL logoSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Today, Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted a dedication ceremony announcing the renaming of the William O’Brien State Park Lake Alice Day Use Area, a section of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and several nearby park pavilions and river landings for Vice President Walter Mondale. Mondale has been a lifetime champion for conservation of parks and public lands.

“Vice President Mondale has left us a legacy of rugged and pristine beauty that countless Minnesotans have enjoyed, and will continue to enjoy,” said Majority Leader Winkler. “Today, we are honoring his lifelong devotion to public service and his foresight in preserving the St. Croix Scenic Riverway as a national treasure.”

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