Jim Gaffigan wins the role of Tim Walz on Saturday Night Live

One of the most intriguing political questions of our time has finally been answered: Jim Gaffigan plays Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.”

The big reveal came during the 13-minute cold opening of the show’s 50th season premiere, a skit that takes a look at the campaign rallies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

“I haven’t been this excited since I got a 10 percent discount on a leaf blower from Menards,” Gaffigan said in his role as Harris’ vice president.

He also referred to our state.

“In Minnesota we have a saying. Mind your own business,” he said. “We also have another saying in Minnesota. My nuts froze to the park bench.”

One of the most popular stand-ups in the country, Gaffigan is no stranger to our region. He performed at the Minnesota State Fair several times. In 2021, he recorded a Netflix special at the State Theater in Minneapolis.

But he most likely got the role because of his similarity in appearance to the vice presidential candidate and a flat, Midwestern demeanor influenced by his Indiana upbringing.

The skit featured many big names. Maya Rudolph played Harris. Andy Samberg came in to play Doug Emhoff and Dana Carvey came in as the distracted President Joe Biden.