When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz first learned about geographic information systems, or GIS, as a high school geography teacher ...

Before entering politics, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz taught geography where he was an early adopter of geographic information ...

While the DNR's map uses past data, a similar annual map from SmokyMountains.com shows predictions for fall colors across the ...

the state of Minnesota has infused mapping into its problem solving in a way few other places have, making high-tech maps and geographic information systems (GIS) technology, a part of the ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is updating its fall color finder every Thursday now with the latest estimates for peak fall colors across the state. The map can also be used to predict ...

Walz’s remarks also shone a spotlight on Esri, the maker of geographic information system (GIS) software and the host of the ...

Montana-based onX Maps bought TroutRoutes for fly fishing while it creates its own app for fishing lakes. Both ventures are based in Minnesota. (Courtesy of Zach Pope of TroutRoutes) ...

Otter Tail County announced a new geographic information system (GIS) map enhancement that makes it easier to search for ...

What do a man-made floating wetland, a wood-burning sauna stove and a rainbow freezer pop have in common? They’re all made in Minnesota. Wool map blankets, a shrimp processing machine and a ...

The data is then represented as maps. Given Walz’s background in geography, it’s no surprise that, as governor, he used it to address some of Minnesota’s most pressing challenges.

In July, a few weeks before Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Governor ... helped cement the former geography teacher’s reputation as a “map nerd” who has used mapping software ...