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Minnesota: An employer classified under Construction industry turn to H-2A program for 5 seasonal farm jobs in 2024

By J. N. Worley | Aug 13, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Construction sector in Minnesota filed five H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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Former college professor pleads guilty to $670K embezzlement scheme

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 13, 2025

James Anthony Kroger, a former professor at Gustavus Adolphus College and licensed attorney, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of wire fraud.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks public input ahead of legislative planning

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 13, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced it is seeking input from the public as it prepares for the 2026 legislative session.

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State Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar highlights summer activities and legislative recognition

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 13, 2025

Over the summer, Minnesota State Representative Natalie Zeleznikar (R-Two Harbors) has been active in community events across her district.

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Former college professor admits embezzling over $670K from real estate venture

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 13, 2025

James Anthony Kroger, a former professor at Gustavus Adolphus College and licensed attorney, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in U.S. District Court before Judge Donovan W. Frank.

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Minnesota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 9

By S. J. Grace | Aug 12, 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 Aug. 2.

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Minnesota: Employers classified under Manufacturing industry turn to H-2A program for 3 seasonal farm jobs in 2024

By J. N. Worley | Aug 12, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Minnesota submitted three H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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My Pillow CEO on Arkansas voting: 'Help save our country and get rid of the voting machines'

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, has criticized Arkansas leadership for targeting Searcy County's decision to adopt hand-counted paper ballots.

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Rep. Finstad: 529 plan expansion will equip 'students to meet the demands of today's workforce'

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Brad Finstad, Representative of Minnesota, said that expanding 529 savings plans to include training and credentialing programs will better prepare students for current workforce needs.

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Rep. Fischbach on One Big Beautiful Bill: 'Minnesota farmers don’t want handouts - they want fewer regulations'

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Michelle Fischbach, Representative of Minnesota, said that the One Big Beautiful Bill will cut regulations and help farmers preserve their operations for future generations.

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Rep. Lewis: 'We have the tools to stop crime if our state and local public officials would stop listening to George Soros and the ACLU'

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Jason Lewis, a former U.S. Representative for Minnesota, has expressed his views on crime prevention, emphasizing the need for state and local leaders to reject the influence of figures like George Soros and organizations such as the American...

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Rep. Stauber: One Big Beautiful Bill will help 'modernize our air traffic control system'

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Pete Stauber, Representative of Minnesota, announced that funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill will be allocated to modernize the Duluth Air Traffic Control Tower, which is the third oldest in the United States.

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Which type of Minnesota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By T. M. Baker | Aug 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 20 inspections at 14 Food and Cosmetics companies from Minnesota in the second quarter of 2025.

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Plymouth man indicted for alleged $1 million embezzlement from Minneapolis real estate firm

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Christopher Erik Septon, a 52-year-old resident of Plymouth, Minnesota, has been indicted on charges related to the embezzlement of more than $1 million from his former employer.

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Repeat sex offender sentenced for coercion and enticement of minor in Duluth

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Dillon Alvan Reyna, 33, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for coercion and enticement of a minor.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture grants over $560K for meat processing workforce initiatives

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the distribution of more than $560,000 in grants aimed at supporting workforce development and education in the state's meat processing sector.

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Ilhan Omar criticizes Trump over crypto fortune and economic transparency

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar posted a series of tweets on August 11 and 12 criticizing former President Donald Trump’s financial practices related to cryptocurrency and recent actions regarding federal jobs reports.

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League of American Workers Founder: ‘Trump recognizes the severe threat of the cartels’

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Steve Cortes, President and Founder of the League of American Workers, said President Trump's executive order designating cartels as terrorist organizations and his recent military order to go after the cartels show the administration is serious about protecting communities in Minnesota.

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Minnesota: Biologics companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Minnesota in Q2

By T. M. Baker | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Minnesota in the second quarter of 2025.

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Minnesota's Wholesale Trade sector requested 37 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By J. N. Worley | Aug 11, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Wholesale Trade sector in Minnesota filed 37 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024