Rumors of a possible Walz appearance at Friday’s Mankato East-Mankato West game swirled in the days before it was announced. In a post on X on Wednesday, former GOP state Rep. Jeremy Munson urged people to show up and boo Walz.
Gov. Walz meets with fans in the stands in Mankato
Before Friday night’s game — held at the neutral site of Blakeslee Stadium — Walz greeted fans and walked out to do the ceremonial coin toss. He posed for photos and hugged supporters as he walked through the crowd on the Mankato West side.
Gov. Tim Walz joins the teams for the Jug Game coin toss
The crowd, enjoying the crisp autumn air, appeared to be energized ahead of kickoff. There were no political signs visible in the stands, following an edict earlier by the school district against such displays. Outside the stadium, several protestors held signs criticizing U.S. Palestinian policies.
The Mankato West Scarlets won 28-7 on Friday night, extending the streak against their rivals to 19 years.