Former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk picked at Scott Jensen's running mate

Photo by: Matt Birk- Facebook
Photo by: Matt Birk- Facebook

(Eagan, MN) -- Former Minnesota Viking center Matt Birk is joining Scott Jensen's campaign for governor as his running mate.

Jensen's pick for lieutenant governor was announced Tuesday at a rally in Eagan. Jensen called Birk a "teammate who isn't afraid to hit back" in the Republican's campaign against sitting Democrat Governor Tim Walz.  

Birk tweeted an announcement that he was "ready to help lead a movement" to revive the state.