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My Take
Honestly, Tim Walz is one of those people whose resume reads like a dare — small-town Nebraska kid from West Point who spent 24 years in the Army National Guard, then pivoted to teaching high school geography and coaching football in Mankato, Minnesota, then somehow ended up in Congress for over a decade before becoming Minnesota's 41st governor in 2019. That is not a career path, that is a greatest-hits album of American civic life. What I genuinely respect is how he never tried to sand down the "coach" energy once he got into politics — he still talks like a guy who spent Friday nights drawing up plays on a whiteboard, and in a world of polished political robots, that plainspoken Midwestern directness hits different. He became a nationally recognized name when Kamala Harris tapped him as her running mate in 2024, and whether you agreed with the ticket or not, you had to admit the guy brought a certain no-nonsense warmth that felt refreshingly human.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Walz
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・ウォルズ
- Reading
- てぃむ・うぉるず
- Born
- April 6, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- West Point, Nebraska, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- politician / non-commissioned officer / educator / American football coach / governor
2. Background
- University
- Chadron State College
Awards & achievements
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Reserve Good Conduct Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- 2014 Col. Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Walz born?
Born April 6, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Tim Walz from?
Tim Walz is from West Point, Nebraska, United States.
What does Tim Walz do?
Tim Walz works as politician, non-commissioned officer, educator, American football coach, governor.
How tall is Tim Walz?
Tim Walz is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.