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Minnesota grants aid new farmers with essential equipment costs

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 25, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has launched a grant program aimed at supporting new farmers with equipment and infrastructure costs.

FOIA request sent to Houston County Sheriff's Office regarding monthly arrest report on June 25, 2025

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 25, 2025

FOIA Request to Houston County Sheriff's Office regarding monthly arrest report and mugshots on June 25, 2025.

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38 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Minnesota in 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Minnesota submitted 38 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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VA Purchase Loans in Minnesota average $361,672 for Q4 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 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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Rep. Stauber: 'Under the failed leadership of Tim Walz, Minnesota has become a magnet for illegal immigrants'

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Pete Stauber, Representative of Minnesota, has criticized Governor Tim Walz's policies, claiming they attract illegal immigration and undermine the priorities of state residents.

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Rep. Fischbach on One Big Beautiful bill: 'The average American will benefit from these tax cuts'

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Representative Michelle Fischbach of Minnesota said that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides meaningful tax relief to middle-class Americans while opposing Democratic tax hike proposals.

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Rep. Finstad on rural tax relief: 'The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers wins for farmers and rural America'

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Brad Finstad, Representative of Minnesota, said that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will provide crucial tax stability and long-term support to farmers and rural families.

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Former Rep. Lewis: 'Headlines still say trafficker was ‘wrongly deported married man’ who was finally returned'

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Jason Lewis, a former Representative from Minnesota, has raised concerns about media portrayals of a trafficker's deportation, suggesting they reflect partisan bias and questioning the transparency of their reporting.

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Fraudster sentenced for defrauding California electronics manufacturer

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Thomas Thanh Pham, a serial fraudster, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for defrauding an electronics manufacturing business.

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Emerald ash borer expands reach into five additional Minnesota counties

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has identified the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in new areas within the state.

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Fourth defendant admits guilt in jury bribery scheme during fraud trial

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Abdiaziz Farah, previously convicted of fraud in the Feeding Our Future trial, has admitted to bribing a juror in that same trial.

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Minneapolis man pleads guilty in child nutrition program fraud scheme

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

A Minneapolis man has admitted guilt in connection with a $250 million fraud scheme that misused a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses Juneteenth and foreign policy concerns

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 22, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar addressed various topics including Juneteenth celebrations and recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran through her social media posts made between June 19-22, 2025.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Minnesota increases from Q3 to Q4

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $351,316, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota prepares aerial management against spongy moth in three counties

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is set to conduct aerial management in Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties to curb the spread of the spongy moth.

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University of Minnesota received $3,400,000.00 from Gates Foundation in 2025, analysis shows

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The analysis revealed that University of Minnesota was granted 1 award in 2025.

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VA provides 1,422 home loans in Minnesota totaling $500.3 million in Q4 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,422 home loans totaling $500.3 million in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending June 14

By S. J. Grace | Jun 17, 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 June 7.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses political violence and calls for peace

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar has spoken out about recent politically motivated shootings and expressed gratitude towards law enforcement efforts following these incidents.

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 17, 2025

In 2024, 104 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Minnesota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.