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CDC tally of provisional coronavirus deaths in Minnesota is 12

By Michael Carroll | Apr 10, 2020

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Minnesota based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 12 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation.

IRS audit rate for Mahnomen County residents is highest in Minnesota

By Michael Carroll | Jan 17, 2020

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Purchasing power of a dollar in Minnesota equals $1.03, study finds

By Michael Carroll | Jan 10, 2020

The purchasing power of a dollar in Minnesota, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.03, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St.

Minimum wage hike takes effect in Minnesota

By Michael Carroll | Jan 4, 2020

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

Minnesota depends on property taxes for 25.7% of its state, local funds

By Michael Carroll | Dec 27, 2019

Minnesota relies on property taxes for 25.7 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states.

No counties in Minnesota are now 2nd Amendment sanctuaries

By Michael Carroll | Dec 20, 2019

No counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports.

Mahnomen ranks the poorest of Minnesota counties

By Michael Carroll | Dec 19, 2019

Mahnomen was ranked the most impoverished county in Minnesota in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states.

Minnesota places tax of 49 cents per gallon on beer

By Michael Carroll | Dec 13, 2019

State taxation on beer in Minnesota amounts to 49 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

Peterson won't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

By Michael Carroll | Dec 12, 2019

Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minnesota) did not respond to requests for comment from the Minnesota State Wire regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Craig won't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

By Michael Carroll | Dec 12, 2019

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) did not respond to requests for comment from the Minnesota State Wire regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

5% of Minnesota bridges rated structurally deficient in study

By Michael Carroll | Dec 6, 2019

A total of 668 out of the 13,358 bridges in Minnesota – or 5 percent – were designated in poor shape in an analysis examining bridge conditions in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

Minnesota collects $1.20 per gallon in wine taxes

By Michael Carroll | Nov 27, 2019

The wine excise tax in Minnesota amounts to $1.20 per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data.

Deephaven ranks the best suburb in Minnesota, study finds

By Michael Carroll | Nov 22, 2019

Based on a ranking consisting of 10 measurements, including income levels, home ownership and commute times, Deephaven is the best Minnesota suburb in which to live, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis published this month.

Minnesota had 9,271 children in foster care in fiscal year 2018

By Michael Carroll | Nov 14, 2019

The number of youths in foster care in Minnesota at the end of fiscal year 2018 stood at 9,271, a 3.9 percent decrease over the previous fiscal year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Minnesota ranked ‘not tax-friendly’ in new Kiplinger tax guide

By Michael Carroll | Oct 18, 2019

The overall tax system in Minnesota was dubbed “not tax-friendly” in a recently released 50-state tax guide published by the Kiplinger business forecasting website.

Minnesota receives ‘C’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | Oct 10, 2019

Minnesota would need $450 million to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

Over 120 cases of Minnesota voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | Oct 6, 2019

More than 120 people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in Minnesota since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.

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