North Hennepin News

Kristin Robbins, a Minnesota politician and gubernatorial candidate, has used her social media platform to criticize current state leadership and outline her policy positions in a series of recent posts.

On September 8, 2025, Robbins posted: "This is @Tim_Walz Minnesota: businesses fleeing and Minnesotans losing jobs to states like Iowa with better climates for growth. As Governor, I’ll slash red tape, cut taxes, cultivate a pro-business environment, and keep jobs right here in Minnesota!" She attributed the state's economic challenges to current Governor Tim Walz's administration and pledged reforms aimed at job retention and business growth if elected.

The following day, on September 9, 2025, Robbins criticized the state's Department of Education under Governor Walz. She wrote: ".@Tim_Walz Dept. of Education put a convicted sex offender in management. That’s a complete failure of leadership and accountability. As governor, I will fully vet every employee before they’re allowed anywhere near decisions impacting our kids." In this post, she highlighted concerns about personnel vetting processes within the department.

On September 10, 2025, Robbins addressed government ethics by calling for stricter disclosure requirements for public officials. She stated: "We need to strengthen conflict of interest disclosures for Legislators & Exec branch officials. Conflicts must be disclosed & there should be clear standards when members and staff should recuse themselves from decisions."

Robbins' remarks come as Minnesota faces ongoing debates over economic competitiveness with neighboring states such as Iowa. The state has experienced both business departures and job shifts in recent years as companies evaluate regulatory environments across the Midwest.

Concerns about transparency and ethical conduct among public officials have also been part of broader discussions at the state level. Calls for improved conflict-of-interest standards reflect efforts nationwide to bolster public trust in government institutions.