Gov. Tim Walz to undergo knee surgery; Lt. Gov. Flanagan to briefly assume state's top job

Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to undergo knee surgery Thursday, a procedure that will require Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to briefly assume the state's top job.

Walz will have surgery for a medial meniscus tear in his left knee, and will need another surgery soon for a similar tear in his right knee, his office announced Monday.

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