ST PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz will temporarily transfer power to his Lieutenant Governor, Peggy Flanagan when he goes under general anesthesia for a procedure on Monday.
Walz sent a letter to House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Senate President Bobby Joe Champion, per state statute, announcing the upcoming transfer of power on Sunday.
Walz will be undergoing a colonoscopy, a preventative medical procedure, at 1 p.m.
“Preventive care screenings are critical tools to help detect, prevent, and treat disease,” said Governor Walz. “I hope my procedure serves as a reminder and encouragement for Minnesotans to seek out preventative care and stay on top of your health.”
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