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Ilhan Omar reflects on community engagement during annual iftar dinner

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 22, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shares highlights from a busy district work week including participation in a communal iftar dinner alongside mayors Nadia Mohammed and Roslyn Harmon.

Rep. Ilhan Omar reaffirms support for Ukraine and visits local centers

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 22, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar highlighted her recent engagements through tweets dated March 22, 2025.

Rep. Ilhan Omar recognizes community leaders and discusses key initiatives

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 22, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar highlights recent meetings with community leaders such as Heather Edelson and Adair Mosley in tweets dated March 22, 2025.

Ilhan Omar engages community and criticizes executive order impacting Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar reported high community engagement at a recent town hall meeting and praised Chromatic 3D Materials' efforts alongside the U.S. Army.

Minnesota expands emerald ash borer quarantines following new infestations

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has reported the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in three new locations across the state.

Rep. Ilhan Omar meets leaders and addresses legislation in latest updates

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar recently discussed community plans with local leadership and proposed legislation aimed at repealing the Alien Enemies Act invoked by Donald Trump.

Community groups host town hall in Mankato with local officials

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 20, 2025

Common Cause Minnesota and local partners will organize a community town hall in Mankato on Saturday, March 29.

Minnesota offers grants for meat processing workforce initiatives

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 19, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the availability of funding through its Meat Processing Train & Retain Grant.

Rep. Ilhan Omar engages constituents through tele-town hall and local visits

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 19, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar engaged with nearly 17,000 Minnesotans during a tele-town hall event on March 18-19, while also visiting a local training center in Minneapolis as part of her ongoing efforts to connect with constituents and address community issues

Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses local funding delays and international conflict

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 19, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar discussed key issues affecting both local communities and international relations through recent tweets dated March 19, 2025.

Minnesota's individual income tax revenue reached $3.1 billion in Q4, 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 19, 2025

Individual income taxes in Minnesota reached $3.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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104 basketball players from Minnesota to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 18, 2025

Lakeville has the most players of any city representing Minnesota in the tournament.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Minnesota this year escalate as of week ending March 15

By S. J. Grace | Mar 18, 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 March 8.

Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses animal welfare and support for Ukraine

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 18, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar shared updates on her recent activities through social media posts dated March 18, 2025.

Rep. Ilhan Omar engages with Minnesota communities discussing future visions and policy challenges

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 18, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates on her recent meetings with constituents across Minnesota's 5th district via social media posts dated March 17-18, 2025.

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March Madness: Minnesota represented by 86 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Minneapolis has the most players of any city representing Minnesota in the tournament.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Minnesota employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Minnesota submitted 772 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.