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PHOTOS: Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Visits Moorhead to Highlight Investments in Infrastructure, Broadband

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited Moorhead to highlight investments in infrastructure and broadband. She first visited 702 Communications to celebrate recent state and federal funding to expand broadband access for more Minnesotans.

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Minnesota's individual income tax revenue down 19.3% as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $4.4 billion in individual income tax revenue for Minnesota, a 19.3% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Analysis: Minnesota ranked #21 for gun sales in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Minnesota ranked #21 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 336,841 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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CDC predicts 286 people age 85 and older in Minnesota died during week ending June 17

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 286 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Legislation To Expand Access To Lifesaving Hiv Prevention Drugs

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

This month, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation that will expand access to lifesaving HIV prevention medications.

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Klobuchar, Smith Lead Entire Minnesota Congressional Delegation in Urging Biden Administration to Approve Minnesota Request for Disaster Declaration

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Lawmakers ask for federal assistance to help Minnesota communities recover from flooding

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce $67 Million in State Grants to Expand Broadband Access

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced $67 million in state grants for internet providers to expand broadband coverage to tens of thousands of Minnesotans, furthering the administration’s commitment to providing high-speed broadband for all Minnesotans. The announcement comes days after the federal government announced a $652 million investment in Minnesota’s broadband infrastructure.

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10 people die from kidney disease in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 5, 2023

There were 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 5, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Week of June 17: 243 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 243 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Individual income tax revenue up 36.1% from previous quarter in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 4, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $4.4 billion in individual income tax revenue for Minnesota, a 36.1% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Minnesota during week ending June 17

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 4, 2023

Minnesota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Klobuchar Statement on Moore v. Harper Supreme Court Decision

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Klobuchar led an amicus brief on this case that was joined by 19 of her colleagues and attended oral arguments

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health, Board on Aging, Clean Water Council, Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board, Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, and Rural Health Advisory Committee.

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Minnesota: 144 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 144 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Higher property tax revenue in Minnesota during Q2 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 3, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $402 million in property tax revenue for Minnesota, a 2,992.3% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Governor Walz, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Smith Announce Minnesota Has Secured Over $650 Million to Expand Broadband Access

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will receive nearly $652 million from the federal government to build on the state’s efforts to expand broadband coverage and connect Minnesotans and businesses across the state with high-speed internet.

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Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Federal Funding to Bring High-Speed Internet to Every Household in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $651,839,368 in federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring reliable, affordable, high-speed internet access to every household in Minnesota.

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Minnesota's combined tax revenues up 26.1% from Q1 to Q2 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 2, 2023

Minnesota collected $10.1 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Minnesota during week ending June 24

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 2, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.