Minnesota State Wire

There were 50 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up 5.8% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

178 people die in Minnesota from cancer in week ending June 24

There were 178 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending June 24, a 12.7% decrease from the previous week.

Week of June 10: 269 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Minnesota

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 269 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 10.

172 people die in Minnesota from heart disease in week ending June 24

There were 172 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending June 24, a 20.3% increase over the previous week.

Klobuchar, Welch, Durbin Call on Tech CEOs for Answers on Layoffs of Staff Dedicated to Addressing Election Disinformation

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, Peter Welch (D-VT), and Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino for answers after reporting has highlighted a significant reduction of staff dedicated to countering misinformation.

U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Legislation To Protect Access To Reproductive Health Care Funding

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

This week, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced legislation to protect access to critical reproductive health care services—like birth control, cancer screenings, and more—by providing a consistent and strong source of funding for the Title X Family Planning Program.

Governor Walz Statement on Chief Justice Gildea’s Retirement

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

Governor Tim Walz congratulated Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea on her retirement.

35 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Minnesota during week ending June 24

There were 35 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

26 people die from diabetes mellitus in Minnesota during week ending June 24

There were 26 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Minnesota during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

28 people die in Minnesota from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24

There were 28 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending June 24, a 24.3% decrease from the previous week.

Minnesota deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 10

Minnesota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

50 people die in Minnesota from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 24

There were 50 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending June 24, a 8.7% increase over the previous week.

241 people in 75-84 age group in Minnesota are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 241 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

Klobuchar Statement on 2027 World Expo Bid

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the 2027 World Expo Bid.

26 people die in Minnesota from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24

There were 26 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending June 24, a 13% increase over the previous week.

35 people die in Minnesota from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24

There were 35 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending June 24, a 2.8% decrease from the previous week.

10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Minnesota during week ending June 24

There were 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on June 22

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on June 22.

14 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Minnesota during week ending June 17