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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Minnesota voter rolls

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

Minnesota reports $3.1 million in public pension contributions in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Minnesota had received $3.1 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Analysis: Minnesota among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 20, 2024

Minnesota is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Minnesota State Wire found.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Minnesota increases from 2022 to 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Minnesota in the fiscal year 2023 was $339,573, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Minnesota increases from 2021 to 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Minnesota in the fiscal year 2022 was $337,100, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Earnings on Minnesota's public pension investments decrease to $28,043 in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Minnesota public pensions dropped from $3.6 million in 2021 to $28,043 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

A closer look at bank failures in Minnesota: 6 banks closed

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 13, 2024

Out of the six bank failures across Minnesota since 2012, four of them happened in 2012.

American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Minnesota need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

Analysis: Minnesota one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Minnesota State Wire shows that Minnesota is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Minnesota ranks no. 20 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Minnesota secured the twentieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 71.9%.

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In Minnesota, 698 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 2, 2024

Minnesota registered 698 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

In 2022, Minnesota pension holdings total $83.4 million

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Minnesota had $83.4 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Minnesota inflation rate lower than national average as of May 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Minnesota experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Minnesota increases from 2022 to 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Minnesota in 2023 was $339,096, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Minnesota falls in Q1

By Minnesota State Wire | May 30, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Minnesota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $326,543, a 3.7% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Emerging measles outbreak this year in Minnesota reported as of week ending April 27

By Minnesota State Wire | May 21, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 20.

Minnesota ranks 27th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Minnesota State Wire | May 17, 2024

Minnesota ranked 27th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 938 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Minnesota ranked 29th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Minnesota State Wire | May 17, 2024

With $326,543 in home loans issued, Minnesota ranked 29th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Minnesota receives $3.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Minnesota State Wire | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 11 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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