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Friday, March 28, 2025

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Minnesota plans spongy moth management across nine counties this summer

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 4, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is planning to manage spongy moth infestations in nine counties across eastern Minnesota this summer.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes Trump's policies impacting federal workers and economy

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 4, 2025

In a series of tweets from early March 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced concerns over President Trump's policies regarding federal employment cuts and economic tariffs.

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Minnesota: Residents received $17.17 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Minnesota, providing an average of $3,003 per capita to residents.

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4 H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry in Minnesota in 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry located in Minnesota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Minnesota sets paid leave program's initial payroll tax rate at 0.88

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

The Minnesota Paid Leave Program has set the payroll tax rate for the upcoming Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program at 0.88%.

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NFIB Minnesota hosts Small Business Day to discuss key legislative issues

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota is hosting its annual Small Business Day in St. Paul on March 11th at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place at the organization's new office, located in the Infor Commons, 10th Floor...

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Minnesota Legislature addresses paid leave, taxes, health insurance

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

The Minnesota legislative session, which officially began on January 14, 2025, experienced delays due to a House DFL boycott and a temporary power-sharing agreement in the Senate.

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Minnesota: Medicare dependency reached 3.6% in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.6% of income in Minnesota, providing an average of $2,495 per capita to residents.

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Minnesota: Social Security made up 5.5% of total income in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.5% of income in Minnesota, providing an average of $3,765 per capita to residents.

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Minnesota: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Minnesota, providing an average of $1,103 per capita to residents.

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MnDOT adjusts frost zone load restrictions starting March 3

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will implement changes to load restrictions starting March 3.

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Minnesota opens applications for produce safety mini-grant program

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 27, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Produce Safety Mini-Grant.

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MnDOT announces public meeting for Hwy 169/282/9 interchange project

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 27, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced a public meeting scheduled for March 12 to discuss the upcoming construction project at the Highway 169 and Highway 282/County Road 9 interchange in Jordan.

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Wood pile burning scheduled on Hwy 16 in Whalan

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 26, 2025

Residents and travelers near Whalan, Minnesota, should expect to see the burning of wood piles along Highway 16 starting the week of March 3.

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Minnesota expands disaster recovery loans for farmers affected by animal disease outbreaks

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 26, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board has announced an expansion in the eligibility for its zero-interest Disaster Recovery Loans.

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MnDOT announces open house for Highway 11 project in Roseau

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 26, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is organizing an open house to discuss the upcoming Highway 11 project in Roseau.

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Minnesota brands join expo west to expand market presence

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to host ten local brands at the Natural Products Expo West tradeshow, part of its Make it Minnesota Program.

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Winter load increases in Metro, South, Southeast frost zones to end Feb. 28

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced that winter load increases in the Metro, South, and Southeast frost zones will conclude at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 28.

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Minnesota sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry based in Minnesota submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Common Cause Minnesota opposes new redistricting bill HF550/SF824

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Common Cause Minnesota has voiced opposition to a proposed redistricting bill, HF550/SF824, urging legislators to reject it.