Governor Tim Walz has sent notice ending the temporary transfer of power to Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan following the completion of a preventive procedure. In anticipation of the procedure, the Governor initiated the temporary transfer of power to the Lieutenant Governor beginning at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon and lasting for the duration of general anesthesia in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 4.06(c).
The Governor underwent a colonoscopy at 1:00 p.m. on Monday and received a clean bill of health.
Governor Walz has sent written notice to House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Senate President Bobby Joe Champion ending the temporary transfer of power.
