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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

News from October 2024

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Minnesota increases from Q2 to Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Minnesota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $346,384, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 765 home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 28, 2024

There were 765 VA home purchase loans issued in Minnesota in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $260.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Two Nevada residents face charges for voter registration fraud conspiracy in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 28, 2024

Two Nevada residents have been charged with conspiracy to engage in voter registration fraud in Minnesota, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

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CDC 2024 Measles Update: Minnesota's case count rises as of week ending Oct. 26

By S. J. Grace | Oct 27, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Oct. 19.

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Minnesota ranks 30th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

Minnesota ranked 30th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 1,045 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota ranked 34th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 22, 2024

With $332,143 in home loans issued, Minnesota ranked 34th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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CDC 2024 Measles Update: Minnesota's case count rises as of week ending Oct. 19

By S. J. Grace | Oct 20, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Oct. 12.

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VA provides 1,045 home loans in Minnesota totaling $347.1 million in Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,045 home loans totaling $347.1 million in Minnesota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Minnesota experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Minnesota receives $29.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 85 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nonpartisan hotline offers voting assistance ahead of Election Day

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

As the 2024 Election Day approaches, Common Cause Minnesota is urging voters to reach out for assistance if needed. The organization highlights a multilingual, nonpartisan hotline available to ensure every vote counts.

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Minnesota universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.5% in Minnesota in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Higher property tax revenue in Minnesota during Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $382 million in property tax revenue for Minnesota, a 3,372.7% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Minnesota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Oct. 12

By S. J. Grace | Oct 13, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Oct. 5.

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VA Purchase Loans in Minnesota average $340,111 for Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Minnesota in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $340,111, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Minnesota in Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four device companies from Minnesota in the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Minnesota during Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Minnesota in the third quarter of 2024.

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U.S. Rep. Stauber: 'Digusting that Tim Walz and radical Democrats are forcing' taxpayers to finance kids’ ‘sex change’ interventions in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire News Service | Oct 11, 2024

U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN-8) said it's "disgusting" that taxpayers have spent more than $200,000 for “irreversible sex change interventions” on children in Minnesota.

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VA home loan amount averages $332,143 in Minnesota for Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Minnesota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $332,143, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Taxpayers spent over $200,000 for kids’ ‘sex change’ interventions in Minnesota, report shows

By Minnesota State Wire News Service | Oct 9, 2024

Taxpayers spent more than $200,000 for “irreversible sex change interventions” on children in Minnesota between the years 2019 and 2023.