Midwest
Governor Tim Walz goes viral after posting family's recipe for 'turkey trot tater-tot hotdish'
Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is going viral after sharing a recipe that’s popular in the Midwest, and social media users appear to be trying it out.
The Democratic vice presidential nominee from Minnesota, who is expected to speak at the 2024 DNC on Wednesday in Chicago, recently took to X to share his family’s turkey hotdish recipe.
“Minnesota is *the top* turkey-producing state in the nation. Fun fact. And you can eat it year round. Here’s one of my family’s recipes,” Walz captioned the post.
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The recipe has garnered 1.5 million views since Walz posted it on Aug. 9.
The hotdish is widely popular throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
“Hotdish is an anything goes one-dish meal from the Upper Midwest, but it’s especially beloved in Minnesota and North Dakota,” Eater.com reported.
“A creamy sauce binds three essential hotdish components together: starch, protein and vegetable. And while the rest of the country might call this a casserole, take heed — though all hotdishes are casseroles, the reverse is not true,” the outlet continued.
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Walz’s tater-tot hotdish combines ground turkey, green beans, bacon, mushrooms, shredded cheese, spices and herbs in a baking dish — and Walz appears to create different versions of the Midwestern meal.
Gov. Walz has won the Minnesota congressional delegation’s hotdish competition three times with three separate hotdish recipes in 2013, 2014 and again in 2016, according to reports. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
Walz won three of the Minnesota congressional delegation’s hotdish competitions when he was serving in the House of Representatives — winning in 2013, 2014 and again in 2016, according to reports.
TikTok users are now testing out his hotdish recipes, with one creator known as “That Midwestern Mom” giving Walz’s turkey taco tot hotdish a try.
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“America has a new Midwestern dad who likes hotdish and who better to teach you about hotdish in Minnesota than that Midwestern mom,” she said in the video.
She seemed to enjoy the recipe and offered tips at the end for others who wanted to give the dish a go.
“Just use taco seasoning next time, it’s so much easier … and use twice as much,” she said.
“Remember, folks, hotdish recipes are just suggestions, so make it however you want. There is no wrong way.”
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate, has gone viral on X after sharing his hotdish recipes. Walz is expected to formally accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination at the 2024 DNC in Chicago on Wednesday night. (iStock; Tim Walz; Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Another TikTok account, @cookinwithcongress, specializes in recreating and trying “every strange recipe from a politician: the good, the bad and the ugly,” the user wrote on his blog.
The social media user ended up approving the taste after recreating Walz’s hotdish recipe.
“Governor Tim Walz fancies himself a vice president, eh? And he fancies himself a decent cook?? Well, after tasting this hotdish I gotta say something I almost NEVER say on here … let him cook,” he captioned the video.
Fox News Digital reached out to the users behind “That Midwestern Mom” and “Cooking with Congress” for comment.
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April 20, 1957 – May 2, 2026
Via Miller-Carlin Funeral Home
Steven Privratsky, 69, of Hettinger, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Steven was born on April 20, 1957, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Steve and Minnie (Binstock) Privratsky. He was raised on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work, dedication, and family values that he carried with him throughout his life. On June 3, 1977, Steven married the love of his life, Lori Lien, and together they were blessed with three sons: Scott, Mark, and Jason.
Steven was a proud farmer and dedicated many years to raising cattle, planting fields, and cutting hay. Farming was more than a livelihood; it was a way of life he deeply cherished. Steven was also a car enthusiast and a mechanic at heart, and in 1999, he opened Steve’s Service Plus, where he became the town’s trusted mechanic. He took great pride in his work and truly enjoyed visiting with customers, sharing stories, and lending a helping hand.
Above all, Steven’s greatest joy was his family. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, creating special memories and turning the farm into an “amusement park” with tractor, truck, and skid steer rides. Over the past five years, living closer to family in Minnesota was a true blessing. He treasured attending his grandchildren’s activities and being present for the moments that mattered most.
Steven is survived by his loving wife, Lori; his children, Scott (Carmen) Privratsky of Rice, MN, Mark (Sarah) Privratsky of Eden Prairie, MN, and Jason (Kristin) Privratsky of Grant, MN; seven grandchildren, Makenna, Grant, Benjamin, Luke, Caleb, Logan, and Nolan; his siblings, Delores (Harold) Messmer, Lewis (Linda) Privratsky, Larry Privratsky, Mary Kay (Allen) Whitehead, Debbie (Roy) Hofland, and Jeff Privratsky; and his in-laws, Tony (Bev) Volesky, Sharon (Denis) Wells, Donna Lien, Sandra Lien, Lyle (Pat) Lien, Ruth Klein, Alton (Tammy) Lien, Rita (Bill) Frank, Kevin (Terri) Lien, Carla (Jim) Messer, and Curtis Lien. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Minnie (Binstock) Privratsky; his sister, Betty Jane Volesky; his in-laws, Harold and Dorothy (Shern) Lien, and Linda Privratsky; and his nieces and nephews, Rhonda Starling, Dustin Perfett, Cody Perfett, and Corie Lien.
Steven will be remembered for his strong work ethic, kind heart, and deep love for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes, 3013 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud, Minnesota. A second Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Hettinger Lutheran Church, 904 2nd Avenue South, Hettinger, North Dakota, with visitation at 10:00 AM and funeral service at 11:30 AM, with fellowship and burial to follow.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is defending former Buckeye Carnell Tate.
Tate has received some scrutiny after he was selected as the first wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite not having been Ohio State’s top receiver target in college. Appearing on the “Up and Adams” show May 6, Egbuka shut down the narrative that meant Tate would not find success with the Tennessee Titans.
“I mean, we can see the correlation,” Egbuka said. “That was the same talk that was about me when I was coming out of the draft. At the end of the day, it’s all semantics. If you can play football, you can play football, and Carnell Tate can play football.”
Selected with the No. 20 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Egbuka finished his final college season with 1,011 receiving yards, more than 300 fewer than Jeremiah Smith in his freshman year. Egbuka led the team in receptions with 81 compared to Smith’s 76 catches.
With Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr. playing fewer than 10 games during the 2025 season due to injuries, Egbuka led the team in receiving yards with 938. He finished fifth in 2025 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.
Tate, the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s draft, was called a “talented player” by New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers during Bleacher Report’s draft night coverage on April 23, but Nabers questioned Tate’s selection.
“I don’t see him being a number one,” Nabers said. “He hasn’t been the number one on the team he’s been on. You have to be a number one on the team that you’re coming from to be a number one receiver on the team you’re going to. … You can’t be the second.”
Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons, also on the broadcast, quickly dismissed Nabers’ statement by bringing up that former Buckeyes receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a second option while in college.
“You said you got to be number one on the team that you’re coming from. … [Jaxon Smith-Njigba] was not number one. Bro, you got to understand that the number one [Ohio State] player will be the number one pick in the draft next year. … Give him a chance to fulfill the role,” Parsons said.
Tate finished the 2025 season with 875 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, second to Smith with 1,243 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.
Gov. Larry Rhoden is activating the state Drought Task Force to monitor drought conditions across South Dakota.
This task force coordinates the exchange of drought-related information among government agencies, according to the state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The collaboration aims to improve the state’s response to agriculture, fire management and water supply issues.
“My administration is committed to protecting our farmers, ranchers, and communities across the state. While recent rainfall has provided some relief, drought is still impacting parts of South Dakota,” said Rhoden. “The Drought Task Force will help us closely monitor conditions and respond quickly if needed.”
This comes as the latest drought monitor shows extremely dry conditions across southern South Dakota, while central parts of the state are experiencing abnormally dry conditions.
The task force’s first meeting is Thursday.
State agencies represented on the task force include the governor’s office, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Game, Fish and Parks, South Dakota National Guard, Department of Social Services, Department of Tourism, and the Department of Tribal Relations. Additional partners include USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resource Conservation Service, South Dakota State University Extension and School of Mines climatologists, the National Weather Service and South Dakota Rural Water.
Because of the dry conditions, officials are urging the public to use caution with open burns and other activities that could start fires.
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