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Rep. Ilhan Omar highlights community engagements during Black History Month

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar engaged with local organizations on February 22nd, highlighting efforts such as visiting a museum exhibit on voting rights and discussing federal support for a Minneapolis food shelf amidst rising demand projections

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Rep. Ilhan Omar hosts town hall meeting and honors local leaders

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

U.S Congresswoman Ilhan Omar recently engaged with her constituents during a town hall meeting held in St. Louis Park on February 22, 2025.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses funding cuts and community engagements

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar's recent tweets highlight her activities focused on addressing federal funding cuts impacting education programs and engaging with community leaders during Black History Month as well as promoting workplace diversity amid policy...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar honors community leaders and criticizes USPS plans

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 21-22, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar highlighted local leadership achievements while voicing opposition against proposed changes to USPS management under former President Trump’s administration plan involving Commerce...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar engages with local leaders to strengthen community ties

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar has been actively engaging with local leaders such as Robbinsdale Mayor Brad Sutton and attending meetings like those of the Crystal City Council to discuss federal support for their communities.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar highlights local initiatives focused on community welfare

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

In a series of tweets dated February 20-21, Rep. Ilhan Omar discussed her engagement with important community issues including Black women's health and support for local organizations like Tubman and Joyce Uptown Food Shelf.

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Minnesota educators invited to join expanded “Cream of the Crop” contest

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

Educators in Minnesota are invited to participate in the 2025 Minnesota Grown Cream of the Crop Contest, aimed at Farm to School and Early Care initiatives.

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Lane closures expected near Highway 14 in Rochester on February 24

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

Motorists in Rochester should prepare for lane closures at the intersection of Highway 14 and Broadway Avenue on Monday, February 24.

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Study examines age of groundwater and nitrate trends in southeast Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 20, 2025

A recent study conducted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Geological Survey, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has provided insights into groundwater age and nitrate trends in...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar promotes racial equity in healthcare through discussions

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 20, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar engages with community members through discussions on racial equity in healthcare and visits cultural exhibits highlighting historical struggles for voting rights by Black Americans in Minnesota during February of this year

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Minnesota opens grant applications to boost specialty crop market competitiveness

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

Applications are now open for grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) aimed at boosting the competitiveness of both domestic and international markets for specialty crops grown in Minnesota.

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Public meeting scheduled for Hwy 57 roundabout project in Mantorville

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced a public meeting to discuss the upcoming roundabout and resurfacing project at the intersection of Highway 57 and Dodge County Road 16 in Mantorville.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture opens applications for meat education grants

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened the application process for the 2025 Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant Program.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses funding cuts and diversity challenges

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 18-19, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar discussed federal funding cuts to education programs under Donald Trump's administration and highlighted initiatives supporting workplace diversity amid perceived challenges from current...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses financial caps and local collaborations

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed several issues on February 19, including financial regulation changes under different administrations and local government collaboration in Minnesota.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses key issues affecting Minnesotans

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 18, 2025

In a series of tweets dated February 17-18, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar congratulated entrepreneur Lutunji Abram and expressed concern over a plane crash involving Delta Airlines at Toronto Pearson Airport.

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Minnesota begins testing raw cow's milk for H5N1 flu virus

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 18, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will start testing raw cow's milk for the H5N1 flu virus beginning the week of February 24.

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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 718 H-1B petitions in Minnesota throughout 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 718 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Minnesota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses congressional priorities and budget concerns

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 15, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar recently engaged with constituents by discussing legislative goals with fellow Minnesotans and addressing budgetary issues in Congress on February 14-15, 2025.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar opposes increased Pentagon budget and fossil fuel subsidies

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar has expressed her opposition to increasing the Pentagon's budget and called for ending corporate subsidies for fossil fuels alongside Senator Ed Markey.