Minnesota State Wire

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Minnesota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $271,100, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 35.2% fewer home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q2 2023

There were 574 VA home purchases in Minnesota in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $184.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Q2 2023: Minnesota's combined tax revenues up 26.1% since Q1 2023

Minnesota collected $10.1 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota in Q2 vs. Q1 2023

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to four loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tax revenue analysis: Minnesota collects $3.1 billion million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

Minnesota collected $3.1 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

172 people die from diseases of the heart in Minnesota during week ending June 24

There were 172 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up 19.9% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Minnesota declines from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Minnesota in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $321,575, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Minnesota

These Minnesota political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

VA Purchase Loans in Minnesota average $321,575 for Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Minnesota in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $321,575, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 29, 2023

There were 178 deaths from cancer reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up 20.6% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

Less than 10 people die in Minnesota with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 24

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 29, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending June 24, a decrease from the previous week.

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

There were 28 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

50 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Minnesota during week ending June 24

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.

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