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Watertown (Carver County) home prices rise in April 2020

By Metric Media News Service | May 7, 2020

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2020 in Watertown in Carver County rose by $85,100 while total sales increased by 28.6%.

South St. Paul home prices rise in April 2020

By Metric Media News Service | May 7, 2020

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2020 in South St. Paul rose by $23,500 while total sales decreased by 31.8%.

Plymouth home prices rise in April 2020

By Metric Media News Service | May 7, 2020

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2020 in Plymouth rose by $19,500 while total sales decreased by 29.9%.

Bayport home prices rise in April 2020

By Metric Media News Service | May 7, 2020

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2020 in Bayport rose by $34,500 while total sales increased by 66.7%.

Farmington home prices rise in April 2020

By Metric Media News Service | May 7, 2020

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2020 in Farmington rose by $64,000 while total sales decreased by 55.6%.

Shorewood home prices fall in April 2020

By Metric Media News Service | May 7, 2020

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2020 in Shorewood fell by $44,900 while total sales increased by 160%.

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CONCORDIA COLLEGE: Alumnus Designs Safety Test for Newly Authorized Ventilator

By Press release submission | May 7, 2020

Alumnus Designs Safety Test for Newly Authorized Ventilator

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Minnesota's budget shortfall will require tough decisions, Gazelka says

By Mary Lou Lang | May 6, 2020

Minnesota will have $4 billion less in its budget as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) said salary freezes, no new spending and renegotiating state employee contracts are responsible solutions.

Canadian National Railway pays $1.25 million settlement to U.S. Forest Service

By Elle Johnson | May 6, 2020

The Canadian National Railway paid $1.25 million in settlement funds to the U.S. Forest Service for a wildfire's damage to a national forest in Minnesota in 2016, federal prosecutors reported.

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GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor Walz Signs Executive Order to Safely Restart Elective Surgeries

By Press release submission | May 6, 2020

Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-51, providing a roadmap for safely restarting elective surgeries.

Marie M. Sawochka (estate) unloads 312 Monroe St., Minneapolis

By Metric Media News Service | May 6, 2020

On May 6, 2020, Amanuel A. Abeje and Susan J. Ferrell purchased a home at 312 Monroe St., Minneapolis from Marie M. Sawochka (estate) for $427,500.

Andrew Hawkinson sells 12944 Nicollet Ave., No. 302, Burnsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 6, 2020

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 12944 Nicollet Ave., No. 302, Burnsville was sold on May 6, 2020 by Andrew Hawkinson for $105,000. The buyer was Steven Michael Sierzega.

Total OASDI beneficiaries in Minnesota zip 55909 increase in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2020

There were 365 total OASDI beneficiaries in Minnesota zip code 55909 in 2018, a 2.8 percent increase over 2017, which had only 355 total beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

Total OASDI beneficiaries in Minnesota zip 55926 decrease in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2020

There were 170 total OASDI beneficiaries in Minnesota zip code 55926 in 2018, a 2.9 percent decrease from 2017, which had only 175 total beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

Michael Roessle and Kelly Convery purchase 2632 Cascade Lane, Orono

By Minnesota State Wire | May 6, 2020

On May 6, 2020, Curt Swanson Homes LLC sold their home at 2632 Cascade Lane, Orono to Michael Roessle and Kelly Convery for $494,900.

Total OASDI beneficiaries in Minnesota zip 55918 increase in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2020

There were 260 total OASDI beneficiaries in Minnesota zip code 55918 in 2018, a 4 percent increase over 2017, which had only 250 total beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.