The governor of Minnesota is the head of government of the U.S. state of Minnesota, leading the state's executive branch. Forty people have been governor of Minnesota, though historically there were also three governors of Minnesota Territory. Alexander Ramsey, the first territorial governor, also served as state governor several years later. State governors are elected to office by popular vote, but territorial governors were appointed to the office by the United States president. The current governor of Minnesota is Tim Walz of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL).
| Governor of Minnesota | |
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| Government of Minnesota | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Residence | Minnesota Governor's Residence |
| Term length | Four years, no term limit |
| Inaugural holder | Henry H. Sibley |
| Formation | May 24, 1858 |
| Deputy | Lieutenant governor |
| Salary | $127,629 (2022)[1] |
| Website | Official website  |
Powers and qualifications
editSimilar to the U.S. president, the governor has veto power over bills passed by the Minnesota State Legislature. As in most states, but unlike the U.S. president, the governor can also make line-item vetoes, where specific provisions in bills can be stripped out while allowing the overall bill to be signed into law.
The governor of Minnesota must be 25 years old upon assuming office, and must have been a Minnesota resident for one year before the election.
Since a 1958 amendment[a] to the Minnesota Constitution, governors are elected to four-year terms, with no limits on the number of terms they may serve.[3]
Cabinet
editThe governor has a cabinet consisting of the leaders of various state departments. The governor appoints these department heads, who, other than the head of the Department of Military Affairs and the chairs of the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, are called commissioners. Cabinet members include:[4]
Residence
editThe Minnesota Governor's Residence is located in Saint Paul, at 1006 Summit Avenue.
Succession
editThe line of succession for the Governor is established by Article V, Section 5 of the Minnesota Constitution[21] and Minnesota Statute 4.06.[22]
Traditions
editMinnesota Governor's Fishing Opener
editThe Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener is a tradition that dates back to 1948.[23] The event was designed to promote the development of Minnesota's recreation industry.[24][25] The Governor goes to a selected lake in Minnesota to fish on the opening weekend of the fishing season.[26]
See also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries". The Council of State Governments. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ "1957 Session Laws". Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "The Green Papers: Minnesota 2006 Midterm Election". Richard E. Berg-Andersson, Research and Commentary. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- ^ "Governor's Cabinet". Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ Governor Walz Selects Tamar Gronvall to Serve as Commissioner of Administration, 18 Sept, 2023 press release. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ Alex Perez, Minnesota Names Tikki Brown its First Commissioner for Children, Youth and Families, 1 May 2024, The Imprint. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ Minnesota Commerce Department, Leadership Team Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ DOC Executive Leadership Team Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ Minnesota Dept. of Emplopyment and Economic Development, Matt Varilek. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ "Commissioner Brooke Cunningham - MN Dept. of Health". www.health.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Commissioner's Office". Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "commissioner". Minnesota.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ Jon. Wittman. "Commissioner Jodi Harpstead". Minnesota Department of Human Services. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ [Governor Walz Congratulates Departing Commissioner Jim Schowalter, Selects Deputy Commissioner Erin Campbell to Serve as Commissioner of Management and Budget https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/index.jsp?id=1055-584395], July 12, 2023 press release
- ^ Governor Walz Appoints Johnny Villarreal to be Commissioner of the Bureau of Mediation Services, Dec. 20, 2021 press release. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ Charlie Zelle named Metropolitan Council Chair. 23 Dec. 2019 press release. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ Cambridge native named new leader of the Minnesota National Guard, 12 Aug. 2020. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
- ^ [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/about-mpca/commissioners-office Minnesota Pollution Control agency — Katrina Kessler, Commissioner. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ Alex Chhith, Gov. Tim Walz appoints Nancy Daubenberger new MnDOT commissioner, 23 May 2022, Minnesota Star Tribune, accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ Governor Walz Thanks Retiring Commissioner Herke, Opens Selection Process for Cabinet Vacancy, 12 Sept. 2023 press release. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024
- ^ "Constitution of the State of Minnesota: Article V". Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Constitutional Offices and Duties, Chapter 4: 4.06". Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ 2023 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener May 12-13, 2023 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, viewed June 21, 2023
- ^ Marshall, Brandon - Mankato to host 2023 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. Rochester KAAL ABC 6, August 8, 2022
- ^ Mankato and Madison Lake hosting Governor’s 2023 Fishing Opener, without Gov. Walz. KARE 11, May 9, 2023
- ^ Fishing in Minnesota Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Viewed June 21, 2023