In the ever-evolving saga of political figures embellishing their pasts, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has added another chapter. Once again, it appears that the truth has been stretched, and not for the first time. Walz, often touted as a high school football coach who led his team to a state championship, is now revealed to have been just an assistant coach, not the head honcho he has frequently implied.
Walz’s political narrative has long included his supposed tenure as the head coach who turned around Mankato West High School’s football program. However, a closer examination reveals that Walz served as a defensive coordinator under head coach Rick Sutton. While his role was significant, it was not the leadership position he and his supporters have often suggested.