Former Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz plans to publish a book next year that draws inspiration from his state’s response to federal immigration enforcement operations and community resistance efforts in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region.
The Minnesota governor’s upcoming book, titled ‘Good Neighbors,’ will be released by W.W. Norton & Company, the publisher announced to The Associated Press on Wednesday.
In a statement, the 62-year-old Democrat reflected on his state’s response to the federal actions. ‘Last winter, Minnesotans from all walks of life showed up for one another with compassion, courage and resilience,’ Walz said.
‘Here in Minnesota, it’s simple — we call it being a good neighbor. I’ve always been fascinated by the ways in which we keep community in America, and how we interweave our lives,’ he added.
Walz gained national recognition in 2024 when Vice President Kamala Harris selected him as her vice presidential running mate for their unsuccessful campaign against President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance. A publisher representative would not confirm whether the book will include details about the presidential campaign, stating that no further information was available beyond the initial announcement.
The governor had been an outspoken opponent of federal immigration enforcement operations, particularly following the deadly shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in January. Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming that immigration enforcement activities caused more than $600 million in economic harm to the state.
