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VA provides 755 home loans in Minnesota totaling $234.3 million in Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 755 home loans totaling $234.3 million in Minnesota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Minnesota companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 53 inspections at 42 Food and Cosmetics companies from Minnesota in the second quarter of 2023.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 10, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause 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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Governor Walz: Minnesota Firefighters Respond to Call from Manitoba to Help Fight Canadian Wildfires

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota sent a crew of 17 wildland firefighters to Manitoba, Canada. The hand crew was deployed after a mutual aid request from Manitoba through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) partnership with the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact.

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End of life: Minnesota deaths during week ending July 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

Minnesota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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152 people die from diseases of the heart in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

There were 152 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 17.8% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Which political committees received the most in contributions during week ending July 8?

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

Here are the four political committees that received money from contributions during the week ending July 8, according to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.

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Hispanic deaths in Minnesota increase to 16 in week ending June 17

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

There were 16 Hispanic people who died in Minnesota in the week ending June 17, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Who made the biggest political contributions during week ending July 8?

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

The 11 political contributions made during the week ending July 8 found here.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Open Application Process for Office of Cannabis Management Director

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced that the application process is now open for the new position of director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

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191 people die from cancer in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 8, 2023

There were 191 deaths from cancer reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 22.3% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy; Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; Board of Cosmetologist Examiners; Board of Firefighter Training and Education; Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training; Board of the Minnesota State Academies; Board of Water and Soil Resources; Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board; Gambling Control Board; Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Development; Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council; State Advisory Council on Mental Health; and State Capitol Preservation Commission.

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Minnesota's miscellaneous tax revenues down 19.8% since Q2 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 7, 2023

Minnesota collected $162 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 19.8% decrease from the same period the previous year when $202 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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42 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 7, 2023

There were 42 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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48 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 7, 2023

There were 48 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application in the First Judicial District

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Mark C. Vandelist and the Honorable Tim D. Wermager. These seats will be chambered in Shakopee in Scott County and Hastings in Dakota County.

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29 people die from diabetes mellitus in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 6, 2023

There were 29 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Minnesota's miscellaneous tax revenues up 20% in Q2 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 6, 2023

Minnesota collected $162 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 20% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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41 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 6, 2023

There were 41 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Klobuchar, Fischer Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to the Ballot Box for Servicemembers and their Families

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, introduced the bipartisan Supporting Military Voters Act to require a study by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office to examine and identify improvements needed to ensure servicemembers and their families have access to voter registration information.