Minnesota State Wire

Of the $34.9 billion in taxes collected by Minnesota in 2022, $7.3 million came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 3.6 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Minnesota collected $711 million in other taxes in 2022

Of the $34.9 billion in taxes collected by Minnesota in 2022, 2 percent, or $711 million, came from other taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Walz Congratulates Departing Commissioner Jim Schowalter, Selects Deputy Commissioner Erin Campbell to Serve as Commissioner of Management and Budget

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 21, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan congratulated departing Commissioner Jim Schowalter and thanked him for his years of service at the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB).

Minnesota ranks 19th in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Minnesota collected $87,276,000 in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 19th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Minnesota collected $8.2 million in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

Of the $34.9 billion in taxes collected by Minnesota in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $8.2 million, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Minnesota collected $87.3 million in public utilities sales tax in 2022

Of the $34.9 billion in taxes collected by Minnesota in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $87.3 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Minnesota collected $19.9 billion in income taxes in 2022

Of the $34.9 billion in taxes collected by Minnesota in 2022, 56.9 percent, or $19.9 billion, came from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Minnesota during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 8, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

Minnesota collected 2.6% less in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

Of the $34.9 billion in taxes collected by Minnesota in 2022, $610.1 million came from tobacco products sales tax, a 2.6 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Minnesota increases from 2021 to 2022

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Minnesota in 2022 was $320,204, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Governor Walz Announces 2023 Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener to be Held in Owatonna Oct. 13-14

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 20, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that Owatonna and Steele County will host the 11th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener this fall. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14.

Minnesota ranks 18th in the U.S. for the most pari-mutuels sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Minnesota collected $1,906,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax, ranking it 18th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Minnesota during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 8, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

Minnesota collected $105.1 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2022

Of the $34.9 billion in taxes collected by Minnesota in 2022, 0.3 percent, or $105.1 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Minnesota collected $1.5 billion in license taxes in 2022

Of the $34.9 billion in taxes collected by Minnesota in 2022, 4.2 percent, or $1.5 billion, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Minnesota ranks 19th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Minnesota collected $900,563,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 19th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Walz Announces $380 Million in State Grants for Transportation Projects

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 19, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will allocate $380 million to fund eight new infrastructure projects through the state’s Corridors of Commerce program.

Minnesota collected 6.6% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022