ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz promised that Minnesotans will see an era of progress the next two years. Speaking at his swearing-in ceremony, Walz, a Democrat, noted that voters created a “trifecta” in the November elections – Democratic control of the Senate, the House and the executive branch. ‘The era of gridlock in St. Paul is over,” he said. The Democratic agenda, he said, will emphasize education, expand access to childcare and healthcare, and create better housing and economic security. There will be strides on women’s reproductive rights and gun legislation, he said.
