April 24 - Gov. Tim Walz’s State of the State Address

Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Sec. of State Steve Simon, State Auditor Julie Blaha, President of the Senate David J. Osmek, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman attend Gov. Tim Walz’s State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature in the House Chamber. This is the first address in the Capitol since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Father Ivan Sgjurnbaryuk, St. Constantine Ukrainian Catholic Church, gives the invocation.

House Chief Sergeant at Arms Robert Meyerson announces the arrival of Gov. Tim Walz to present his State of the State address to the joint session of the legislature.

Gov. Tim Walz waves to members of the legislature as he is escorted into the House Chamber.

Gov. Tim Walz greets Speaker Melissa Hortman and Pres. of the Senate David Osmek before presenting his State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature.

Gov. Tim Walz waves to guests in the House Gallery.

Gov. Tim Walz presents his State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature in the House Chamber.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Pres. of the Senate David Osmek and Speaker Melissa Hortman listen as Gov. Walz presents his State of the State address.

House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt watches as members sland and applaud a statement during the State of the State address.

Pres. of the Senate David Osmek, Speaker Melissa Hortman listen as Gov. Walz presents his State of the State address.

Gov. Tim Walz greets Rep. Paul Marquart as he leaves the House Chamber after giving his State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature.

Rep. Cheryl Youakim takes a selfie after Gov. Walz’s State of the State address.

Sen. Gary Dahms, speaking for the Senate majority caucus, meets the press after Gov. Walz’s State of the State address.

Speaker Melissa Hortman, Senate Minority Leader Melisa Lopez Franzen and House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler meet the press after Gov. Walz’s State of the State address