Governor Tim Walz to speak at McGovern Day in Sioux Falls

Walz was first elected Governor in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. He is a proven leader in Minnesota, helping to create free school meals for students, strengthening voting rights, cutting taxes for the middle class, and expanding paid leave for workers. In 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris picked Walz as her running mate for the Presidential election.

Born in a small town in rural Nebraska, his parents instilled in him the values of public service, generosity toward your neighbors, and working for the common good. Those values continue to guide his commitment to Minnesota each and every day. Walz served in the Army National Guard before becoming a high school teacher and coach.

“We are really excited to welcome Governor Walz to South Dakota,” said SDDP Chair Shane Merrill. “He’s a true Midwesterner, growing up in rural Nebraska near the South Dakota border. He is a rural Democrat, who represented a rural Minnesota Congressional district before his governorship. I am excited to hear what he has to share with us during McGovern Day as we honor the late George McGovern who fought for all South Dakotans during his time in Congress.”

“We are thrilled to host Governor Tim Walz as our guest at McGovern Day,” said SDDP Vice Chair Jessica Meyers. “Walz and his administration continue to show their neighboring states what good governance looks like in the Midwest. It is an honor to have him visit us this summer.”

Tickets for the dinner will go on sale in June.

For questions, you can contact the SDDP Executive Director Dan Ahlers at dan@sddp.org or contact the state party office by phone at 605-271-5405 or 605-940-3071.