Walz announces temporary transfer of power to Flanagan

Photo by: Governor Tim Walz - Facebook
Photo by: Governor Tim Walz - Facebook

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be temporarily transferring power to Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan.

The office announced the transfer Sunday evening after the Governor sent a letter to House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Senate President Bobby Joe Champion.

The transfer will take place Monday just before he undergoes general anesthesia for a colonoscopy.

The transfer of power will be in effect until Walz sends the legislative leaders that he is able to resume his duties.