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Rep. Ilhan Omar opposes budget cuts impacting Medicaid and SNAP

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar criticizes proposed budget cuts impacting Medicaid and SNAP on July 2nd, citing concerns over redirected funds toward immigration enforcement.

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Minnesota prepares aerial intervention against invasive spongy moth pest

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is set to implement aerial management across 24 sites in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine, and St. Louis counties.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Minnesota's case count rises as of week ending June 28

By S. J. Grace | Jul 1, 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 21.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Devices companies in Minnesota during June

By T. M. Baker | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Devices companies from Minnesota in June.

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Two men indicted in Minnesota for conspiracy to distribute 900 pounds of meth

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

Joel Casas-Santiago and Guillermo Mercado-Chaparro have been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, with Mercado-Chaparro also facing charges of illegal reentry by a removed alien.

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Rep. Stauber on Iran strikes: 'Trump's decision to surgically remove this threat was decisive leadership'

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Pete Stauber, Representative of Minnesota, said that President Trump's military strike against Iranian nuclear sites demonstrated decisive leadership and advanced peace through strength.

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Rep. Fischbach: 'The One Big Beautiful Bill unleashes U.S. energy—good for producers, consumers, security, and economy'

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Michelle Fischbach, Representative of Minnesota, said that the One Big Beautiful Bill will enhance American energy production and support security, economic growth, and consumers.

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53 H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers classified under the Construction industry in Minnesota in 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Minnesota submitted 53 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Average VA home loan amount in Minnesota falls in Q1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Minnesota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $349,317, a 0.7% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota Legislature concludes special session with new budget amid looming deficits

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The Minnesota Legislature held a special session on June 9 to finalize the state's budget for Fiscal Years 2026-2027.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota average $349,925 for Q1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $349,925, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Feeding Our Future fraud: Asad Mohamed Abshir pleads guilty

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

Asad Mohamed Abshir has admitted to one count of money laundering in connection with the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, as revealed by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

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Minnesota man sentenced for distributing fentanyl hidden in stuffed animals

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

Robiel Lee Williams has been sentenced to 120 months in prison and five years of supervised release for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.

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Forty-eighth conviction reached in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

Asad Mohamed Abshir has pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering in connection with the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 25, 2025

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

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NFIB to discuss outcomes of Minnesota's 2025 legislative session

By Minnesota State Wire | Jun 25, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is set to host a virtual discussion on the outcomes of the 2025 Minnesota legislative session.

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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.