head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Minnesota From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Governor of Minnesota is the chief executive of the U.S. state of Minnesota, leading the state's executive branch. Thirty-nine different people have been governor of the state. State governors are elected to office by popular vote. The current governor of Minnesota is Democratic Tim Walz.
Governor of Minnesota | |
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Style | The Honorable |
Residence | Minnesota Governor's Residence |
Term length | Four years, no term limit |
Inaugural holder | Henry H. Sibley |
Formation | May 24, 1858 |
Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota |
Salary | $127,629 |
Website | Official website ![]() |
The governor has a cabinet consisting of the leaders of various state departments. The governor appoints these department heads, who are usually called commissioners. Cabinet-level departments include:
The Minnesota Governor's Residence is located in Saint Paul, at 1006 Summit Avenue.