Gov. Tim Walz leaves the House Chamber after giving his eighth and final State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan greets President of the Senate Bobby Joe Champion after entering the House Chamber for Gov. Walz’s State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature. Gov. Tim Walz waves as he enters the House Chamber to give his farewell State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature. Gov. Tim Walz

Therese Donnelly, dressed as Dr. Seusses character the Lorax, came in opposition to the proposed data centers around Minnesota during the Mother Earth or Big Tech Rally on Earth Day in the Capitol rotunda April 22. Seusses book The Lorax serves as an environmental fable, warning against the dangers of destroying nature for corporate greed.

A fan reaches out to touch Prince's star on the outside wall of First Avenue on April 21, 2016, in Minneapolis.. A Prince dance party filled the streets around First Ave. April 21, 2016 to honor the life and music of Prince.