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Nevada resident pleads guilty to conspiracy in voter registration fraud

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Ronnie Williams, a Nevada resident, has pled guilty to conspiracy to engage in voter registration fraud.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Minnesota increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Minnesota in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $361,672, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Minnesota during Q1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Minnesota in the first quarter of 2025.

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Minnesota man charged with killing lawmakers after extensive manhunt

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old resident of Green Isle, Minnesota, has been charged with the stalking and murder of Melissa Hortman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband.

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Minnesota's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending June 7

By S. J. Grace | Jun 10, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 31.

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Small business optimism rises in May amid ongoing uncertainty

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index for May, which saw an increase of three points to 98.8, slightly above the long-term average of 98.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 5 petitions in Minnesota throughout 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Minnesota submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Minnesota receives $99.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q4

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 9, 2025

The VA issued 284 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nine indicted for involvement in Minneapolis drug trafficking organization

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 9, 2025

Nine individuals have been indicted on federal charges related to fentanyl distribution and firearms offenses in connection with the "Big Sip Drug Trafficking Organization" in Minneapolis.

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Ilhan Omar condemns travel ban and highlights workforce safety concerns

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 7, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed key issues via social media posts dated June 6-7, highlighting concerns over Trump's travel ban and workforce safety under current administrative decisions while sharing insights into her local engagements within...

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rep. ilhan omar comments on trump travel ban and disability education

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses critical issues including Trump's travel ban and disability education rights through recent tweets dated June 5-6, highlighting her continued advocacy for diverse communities while also extending festive greetings for Eid...

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Volleyball coach sentenced to 33 years for abusing more than a dozen victims

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Dorian Christopher Barrs, a 33-year-old former volleyball coach, was sentenced to 400 months in prison for producing child pornography.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar engages with local officials on public transport projects

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar is actively working on strengthening public transportation networks while questioning education department practices and addressing international conflict impacts.

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VA home loan amount averages $351,830 in Minnesota for Q4 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $351,830, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar questions education department's handling of student loan issues

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 5, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses key concerns about student loans and educational institutions through recent tweets dated June 4-5, highlighting issues with fines against Grand Canyon University and delayed loan forgiveness for students affected by...

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Meat market recalls sausage and beef sticks over processing concerns

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 5, 2025

Wiste’s Meat Market in Janesville, Minnesota, has initiated a voluntary recall of three meat products due to improper processing procedures.

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Rep. Lewis: 'Why is it Democrats and the media have no time to let 59 South African farmers in as refugees?'

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

Jason Lewis, a representative from Minnesota, has attributed the lack of support for refugee status for South African farmers to political bias.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses healthcare accountability and infrastructure progress

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

In recent social media posts dated June 3 and June 4, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced concerns over corporate healthcare practices and local infrastructure challenges facing Minnesotans.

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Minnesota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending May 31

By S. J. Grace | Jun 3, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Minnesota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 24.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses pride month, police reform & local enforcement actions

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 3, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar recently tweeted about Pride Month support for the LGBTQ+ community and announced legislative measures against police misconduct while addressing an enforcement action involving federal agencies in Minneapolis