Minnesota State Wire

GOP files lawsuit against Simon for allegedly altering election laws

By James Ledbetter | Dec 3, 2020

Rep. Steve Drazkowski and other congress members are filing a lawsuit against Secretary of State Steve Simon for allegedly altering election laws.

Minnesota GOP claims that Walz ignored crucial COVID-19 data when forcing eateries, bars to close early

By James Ledbetter | Nov 19, 2020

The Minnesota GOP stated that Gov. Tim Walz ignored crucial data related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.

Minnesota DEED launches #GoodJobsNow campaign to connect job seekers to opportunities

By James Ledbetter | Oct 30, 2020

Commissioner Steve Grove of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced the launch of the #GoodJobsNow campaign.

From SE Twin Cities

Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 3 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

From Dakota Times

Unemployment up in Minnesota, reports say

By James Ledbetter | 3 years ago

As of Aug. 7, approximately 854,600 people in Minnesota have filed for unemployment since March.

New website measures internet connection, speed in Minnesota

By James Ledbetter | Aug 12, 2020

A group in Minnesota recently announced the start up of a new website that creates maps of broadband availability and speed across the state.

DEED grants small businesses with Small Business Emergency Loan

By James Ledbetter | Jul 27, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced that 1,020 small businesses throughout Minnesota received a Small Business Emergency Loan.

Gas taxes and fees cost Minnesota drivers 28.6 cents per gallon at the pumps

By James Ledbetter | Mar 25, 2020

24/7 Wall St reports that taxes on gasoline in Minnesota rank the 29th highest in the nation.