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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

News from September 2024

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Minnesota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Sept. 7

By S. J. Grace | Sep 8, 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 Aug. 31.

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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.

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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.

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Small businesses struggle with hiring as labor quality concerns persist

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report reveals that 40% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in August, an increase from July.

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Number of VA loans issued in Minnesota increased by 16.7% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 4, 2024

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

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Minnesota lawmakers honored with Guardian of Small Business awards

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 4, 2024

In August, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Minnesota recognized two state lawmakers for their support of small businesses.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 160 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 11 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NFIB endorses Tom Emmer for re-election to Congress

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 3, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Representative Tom Emmer for re-election to the United States House of Representatives.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in Minnesota during August

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Minnesota in August.

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Which type of Minnesota companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Minnesota in August.

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CDC 2024 Measles Update: Minnesota's case count rises as of week ending Aug. 31

By S. J. Grace | Sep 1, 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 Aug. 24.