How 'Coach' Tim Walz led high schoolers with dad vibes, irrepressible energy, and one classic Simpsons episode

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Tim Walz is dressing the part — and it's exactly what Harris needs

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Tim Walz speaking at a campaign event in Detroit on Wednesday with Kamala Harris.

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Walz once faced a revolt from Uber and Lyft in Minnesota. Here's how he handled it.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and DNC press conference on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The press conference was held to address Project 2025 and Republican policies on abortion

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What Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's music choices say about the 2024 race

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have picked walk-up songs that underline their campaign's themes.

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Banks are restricting employees from donating to the Harris-Walz campaign. Here's why.

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Vice President Kamala Harris's choice of running mate could have a chilling effect on donations from Wall Streeters.

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Steve Martin turned down playing Tim Walz on 'Saturday Night Live.' Here are 7 other actors and comedians fans think should play him instead.

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From left: A composite image of Jim Gaffigan, Tim Walz, and Jim O'Heir.
From left: Jim Gaffigan, Tim Walz, and Jim O'Heir.

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Tim Walz is a YIMBY. He's supported a ton of new housing that's kept rents down in Minnesota.

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris at Girard College in Philadelphia.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a series of legislation paving the way for more housing construction in the Midwestern state.

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Trump and MAGA world are going after Walz for his handling of 2020 riots. Old audio shows Trump praising it.

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ABC obtained a recording of a phone call former President Donald Trump had with governors, in which he praised Gov. Tim Walz's response to the civil unrest in Minnesota in 2020.

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Democratic VP pick Tim Walz, a retired Guard officer and longtime VA advocate, brings 'incredibly important' expertise on defense and veteran issues to Harris campaign

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US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appear on stage during a campaign event in Philadelphia.

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The most Midwestern things Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ever done

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Tim Walz held a pig at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair.
Tim Walz held a pig at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair.

Office of Gov. Tim Walz & Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

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