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Tim Walz: A Leader Who Loves Learning!

Meet Tim Walz, a former teacher and coach who became a big leader for Minnesota!

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Congressman Ellison receives an 'A+' for his voting record for Middle Class issues, with him are Congressman Tim Walz and Congressman Tim Bishop

Congressman Ellison receives an 'A+' for his voting record for Middle Class issues, with him are Congressman Tim Walz and Congressman Tim Bishop

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on stage before Senator Amy Klobuchar announces her 2020 presidential bid
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Orange Line opening ceremony with Tim Walz
Rep. Tim Walz and Sen. Al Franken
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Tim Walz is sworn in as Minnesota's 41st governor at the Fitzgeral Theater in St Paul, Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan speak before Senator Amy Klobuchar takes the stage to announce her 2020 presidential bid
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Tim Walz is sworn in as Minnesota's 41st governor at the Fitzgeral Theater in St Paul, Minnesota
Tim Walz by Gage Skidmore

Key Facts

Born
April 6, 1964.
Birthplace
West Point, Nebraska.
Known For
Being the Governor of Minnesota and a former U.S. Representative.
Fun Fact
He was a high school social studies teacher and football coach before becoming a politician!

Who is Tim Walz?

Imagine a super helpful person who used to teach kids about the world and coach sports teams! That's Tim Walz! He was born a long, long time ago in a place called Nebraska. Now, he's the boss of a whole state called Minnesota, like being the principal of a giant school! He also used to be a lawmaker in Washington D.C., which is where important decisions are made for the whole country.

From Classroom to Capitol Hill!

Before becoming a big leader, Tim Walz was a teacher for many years. He taught kids about history and how the world works. He also loved coaching football, helping teams work together!

Then, he decided to help even more people by going to Washington D.C. to be a Representative. He worked there for many years, helping make rules for everyone. It’s like going from teaching your class to helping plan the whole school!

Minnesota's Top Helper!

Now, Tim Walz is the Governor of Minnesota! That means he's in charge of making sure everything runs smoothly in that state. He helps make important decisions about schools, roads, and keeping people safe. He even helped make sure kids get free meals at school! He's like the captain of a big ship, steering Minnesota to good places.

A Big Job, A Big Heart!

Being a governor is a really important job. Tim Walz has to think about lots of different people and what they need. He's worked hard to help families, make schools better, and keep Minnesota a great place to live. He even got to be part of a big election for the whole country, which shows how much people trust him to lead!

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