Walz downplays reports of fallout with his lieutenant governor

• "We're transitioning back after a national campaign, and we're just taking a look at ... how do we approach this job to cover more ground?" he said of their notable lack of joint events since Election Day. "

Catch up quick: The political allies have been on the outs since shortly after Walz's return from the national campaign trail, multiple DFL sources told Axios.

• Flanagan's moves to prepare for her own administration and campaign had Walz won the vice presidency caused tensions between the two to boil over, sources told both Axios and the Star Tribune.

The intrigue: Walz deflected a question on the Star Tribune's claim that Flanagan's use of campaign funds was a source of frustration, saying: "I don't know about that."

• Flanagan has not commented publicly on the situation.

More coverage: Lack of joint events fuels talk of rift between Walz and his lieutenant governor