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Minnesota cities receive support for active transportation planning

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 23, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced that ten cities in Minnesota will receive support through the Active Transportation Planning Assistance program.

Ilhan Omar addresses immigration laws and Roe v. Wade anniversary

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 23, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed key legislative issues via Twitter on January 23, including immigration laws with her Neighbors Not Enemies Act initiative and advocacy for codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law amid societal shifts under former...

Ilhan Omar addresses immigration issues following Trump's executive orders

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 22, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar has taken to social media to discuss her stance on President Trump's recent executive orders concerning immigration policy.

Minnesota offers retreats for farmers planning multigenerational transitions

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 22, 2025

Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats are now open to Minnesota farmers who are planning for farm transition or succession.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture urges farmers to complete grower questionnaire

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 21, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging produce farmers who have not previously completed the Grower Questionnaire, or who have not done so since 2022, to participate in the 2025 edition.

Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes Trump and Citizens United in recent tweets

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 21, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared her perspectives on significant political matters via Twitter on January 21, 2025.

Minnesota educators receive grants to boost agricultural literacy in classrooms

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 17, 2025

Twelve educators in Minnesota have been awarded the 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grants by the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation.

Minnesota Pavilion returns with six brands at Winter Fancy Food Show

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 16, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is bringing the Minnesota Pavilion back to Las Vegas for the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show, scheduled from January 19 to 21.

NFIB optimism index rises; Minnesota businesses feel hopeful

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 15, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a notable rise of 3.4 points in December, reaching 105.1.

Minnesota updates map for groundwater protection compliance

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 15, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has released an updated map to assist farmers in adhering to the Groundwater Protection Rule.

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for Minnesota's small businesses in 2025

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses, has announced its legislative priorities for Minnesota in 2025.

Community groups outline legislative priorities for 2025 session

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 13, 2025

Local community and BIPOC-led organizations are set to hold a press conference on January 16 to present their priorities for the upcoming 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session.

NFIB expresses concerns over proposed paid leave program rules in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 13, 2025

On November 25, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) published its final proposed rules for the Minnesota Paid Leave program.

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2023: Minnesota ranks 31st nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $4,865,705

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Minnesota received $4,865,705 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 31st nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Minnesota sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $28 million in property tax revenue for Minnesota, a 92.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 6, 2025

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

Minnesota sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $3.4 billion in individual income tax revenue for Minnesota, a 20.8% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.