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In Minnesota, 722 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 30, 2024

Minnesota registered 722 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

VA provides 881 home loans in Minnesota totaling $289.4 million in Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 881 home loans totaling $289.4 million in Minnesota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

NFIB hosts free virtual election preview webinar for Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 27, 2024

On October 8, NFIB Minnesota will host a free Election Preview webinar at 12 pm.

Minnesota sees inflation increase as of August 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 27, 2024

As of August 2024, Minnesota experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

VA provides 568 home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 25, 2024

There were 568 VA home purchase loans issued in Minnesota in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $191.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Minnesota's "captive audience" law faces court challenge

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A federal judge has allowed a legal challenge to Minnesota's "Captive Audience" law, initiated by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota (ABC-MN), and Laketown Electric Corporation,...

NFIB endorses Joe Teirab for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 23, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Joe Teirab for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Minnesota increases from Q1 to Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Minnesota in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $336,601, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Minnesota receives $50.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 160 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Minnesota legislative elections could reshape state politics

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 17, 2024

On November 5, Minnesota voters will head to the polls to decide several key legislative races.

Minnesota legislative races focus on suburban battlegrounds ahead of November elections

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 17, 2024

As the November 5 elections approach, Minnesota voters will play a crucial role in determining the future direction of both state and national politics.

VA home loan amount averages $328,528 in Minnesota for Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Minnesota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $328,528, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 24.9% fewer home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 14, 2024

There were 568 VA home purchases in Minnesota in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $191.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Individual income tax revenue down 13.9% from previous quarter in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $2.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Minnesota, a 13.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Property tax revenue down 96.5% from previous quarter in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $11 million in property tax revenue for Minnesota, a 96.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Small business optimism declines amid rising uncertainty

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 11, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index saw a decline of 2.5 points in August, reaching 91.2 and erasing the gains made in July.

Minnesota ranks 31st in total VA home loans during Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 10, 2024

Minnesota ranked 31st in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 881 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Minnesota ranked 30th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 7, 2024

With $328,528 in home loans issued, Minnesota ranked 30th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 6, 2024

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