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Redistricting Coalition Urges Clean Process for Important Reform

Common Cause Minnesota, in partnership with community-led groups, is urging legislative leaders to pass redistricting reform legislation as a standalone bill. Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, the executive director of Common Cause Minnesota, stressed the importance of a clean amendment backed by years of community work and input to pass this session. Belladonna-Carrera highlighted the significance of having an independent commission draw districts that truly represent communities of color and Native Nations without the risk of legal challenges or losing public support due to...

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 11, 2024

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VA provides 190.7% more home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q4 2023

There were 939 VA home purchases in Minnesota in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $330.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 23, 2024

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VA provides 939 home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q4 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 22, 2024

There were 939 VA home purchase loans issued in Minnesota in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $330.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota ranked seventh highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 16, 2024

Minnesota ranked seventh highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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AG Keith Ellison: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-Minnesota) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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VA provides 1,185 home loans in Minnesota totaling $401.8 million in Q4 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,185 home loans totaling $401.8 million in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $339,096 in Minnesota for Q4 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $339,096, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Minnesota falls in Q4 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $339,096, a 2.2% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Minnesota decreases by 50.1% from 2022 to 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,994 home loans totaling $1.3 billion in Minnesota during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota ranks 28th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2024

Minnesota ranked 28th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 1,185 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota ranked 28th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 17, 2024

With $339,096 in home loans issued, Minnesota ranked 28th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Minnesota increases in Q3 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA home loan amount in Minnesota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $346,776, a 11.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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How many people were old enough to vote in Minnesota during 2021?

By Minnesota State Wire | Dec 27, 2023

Of the 5,670,472 citizens living in Minnesota in 2021, 76.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 4,346,903 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Minnesota ranks 25th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 9, 2023

Minnesota ranked 25th in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2023 with 390 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $346,776 in Minnesota for Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 9, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Minnesota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $346,776, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota ranked 26th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 9, 2023

With $346,776 in loans issued, Minnesota ranked 26th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 390 home loans in Minnesota totaling $135.2 million in Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 9, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 390 home loans totaling $135.2 million in Minnesota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 323 home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q3 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 1, 2023

There were 323 VA home purchase loans issued in Minnesota in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $116.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 43.7% fewer home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q3 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 1, 2023

There were 323 VA home purchases in Minnesota in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $116.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Week ending July 22: 13 deaths among Hispanic people in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 5, 2023

There were 13 Hispanic people who died in Minnesota in the week ending July 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).