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Brad Finstad, Representative of Minnesota, has expressed opposition to a controversial app alleged to endanger Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Rep. Stauber: One Big Beautiful Bill ensures 'our rural residents receive the best care possible'

Pete Stauber, Representative of Minnesota, announced that the One Big Beautiful Bill act will provide significant new funding to rural hospitals.

Latin Kings member sentenced to over four years for illegal firearm possession

Jorge Olivares, also known as “Stomper,” was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison and two years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon.

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for defense reform and reflects on personal losses

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates via social media in July 2025 regarding her proposed amendments to the U.S. defense budget and her response to recent political events and personal loss.

Ilhan Omar criticizes Ethiopian leadership and U.S. policies on student dissent

Representative Ilhan Omar used social media on July 15, 2025 to address concerns about alleged human rights abuses in Ethiopia and criticize U.S. federal responses to student activism.

Steve Cortes on child labor: 'This is why we need to unleash ICE in Minnesota’

Steve Cortes, President of League of American Workers, said increased ICE enforcement is needed in Minnesota to address possible child labor by illegal immigrants, referen

VA provides 7.5% fewer home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 14, 2025

There were 842 VA home purchases in Minnesota in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $299.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Minnesota ranks 28th in total VA home loans during Q1

Minnesota ranked 28th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,662 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Ilhan Omar highlights engagement with Somali diaspora and opposition to GOP budget bill

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates on her recent activities via social media posts dated July 11, 2025.

Nfib Minnesota reviews legislative session impacts on small businesses

On July 9, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota hosted a webinar to review the 2025 Minnesota legislative session.

Ilhan Omar highlights arts advocacy and Medicaid concerns in latest district updates

Representative Ilhan Omar detailed recent visits to art exhibits and criticized proposed Medicaid cuts affecting local hospitals in tweets posted on July 11, 2025.

Rep. Stauber: One Big Beautiful Bill provides 'largest tax break for seniors' in history

Pete Stauber, Representative of Minnesota, said that the Big Beautiful Bill will eliminate Social Security taxes for 88% of seniors, marking a historic tax break.

Rep. Finstad: One Big Beautiful Bill provides 'lower taxes, secure borders, energy independence'

Brad Finstad, Representative of Minnesota, said that the One Big Beautiful Bill fulfills voter priorities on taxes, security, and accountability, describing it as a historic win for his district.

Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses budget concerns and advocates for pay equity

Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses climate change with Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame and critiques budget cuts affecting Medicaid and SNAP while advocating for Black women's pay equity on #BlackWomensEqualPayDay through tweets dated July 9-10, 2025

NFIB highlights tax concerns amid steady small business optimism