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Individual income tax revenue down 28.3% from previous quarter in Minnesota

By G. S. Chu | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $2.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for Minnesota, a 28.3% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Property tax revenue down 96.5% from previous quarter in Minnesota

By G. S. Chu | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $11 million in property tax revenue for Minnesota, a 96.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

USDA updates Minnesota's H5N1 status after months without detections

By F. F. Ray | Sep 10, 2025

After several months of monitoring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated Minnesota’s status to “Unaffected” for the avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in dairy herds.

Man indicted for threatening judge and justice; detailed manifesto seized

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 10, 2025

Robert Phillip Ivers, 72, has been indicted on charges of threatening to assault and murder a federal judge and a Supreme Court Justice, as well as making interstate threats against others, including a defense attorney.

Ilhan Omar criticizes government overreach and economic inequality on social media

By J. A. Wright | Sep 10, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar used her social media accounts on September 9 and 10, 2025 to address concerns about government actions affecting nonprofits and rising wealth inequality among Americans.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture joins as sponsor for Farm Aid's 40th anniversary festival

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 9, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will participate as a sponsor at the 40th Annual Farm Aid Music Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Ilhan Omar addresses vaccines, racial profiling ruling, and Middle East conflict

By F. F. Ray | Sep 9, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared views on vaccine policy in Minnesota, a Supreme Court decision about racial profiling, and condemned an Israeli attack on Qatar via social media posts dated September 9, 2025.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Minnesota this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 30

By S. J. Grace | Sep 9, 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. 23.

Federal indictment follows armed robbery spree that halted Minnesota State Fair preparations

By F. F. Ray | Sep 9, 2025

Three individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury on Hobbs Act Robbery charges following a series of armed gas station robberies that led to the temporary closure of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Ilhan Omar criticizes economic policies and Pentagon spending in series of social media posts

By F. F. Ray | Sep 8, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar posted a series of messages on September 8 criticizing U.S. economic conditions under former President Trump’s policies and calling for reduced military spending and healthcare reform.

Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses SNAP cuts and hosts town hall amid community initiatives

By F. F. Ray | Sep 8, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar used her social media platforms on September 6 and September 8 to announce efforts supporting victims at Annunciation Catholic School, address potential impacts of SNAP cuts on Minnesotans' food security, and invite constituents to...

Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses senior outreach and gun reform efforts in recent posts

By K. M. Houghton | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar detailed her recent involvement with senior citizens' programs and gun reform advocacy on September 6, 2025.

Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses education and honors community heroes in recent posts

By C. Y. Sanchez | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates on her work with students at the University of Minnesota and her induction into a local hall honoring community figures on September 6, 2025.

Ilhan Omar details meetings with local groups and labor unions amid congressional work

By C. Y. Sanchez | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar posted updates on her recent legislative activities between late August and early September via X (formerly Twitter).

Minnesota man charged with new threats against federal judge after prior conviction

By Y. S. Tate | Sep 5, 2025

Robert Phillip Ivers, 72, has been charged by complaint with threatening to assault and murder a federal judge, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture expands ag weather network with new Viking-area station

By A. D. Hunt | Sep 4, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) by adding a new weather station just west of Viking.

Feeding Our Future defendant faces wire fraud charges as part of major Covid relief case

By G. S. Chu | Sep 4, 2025

Muna Wais Fidhin, 44, has been charged in a ten-count indictment for her alleged role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for Epstein file release and condemns Trump administration actions

By K. M. Houghton | Sep 4, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed issues ranging from government transparency about the Epstein files to congressional resolutions supporting local communities and criticisms of foreign policy decisions made by the Trump Administration.

Carjacker charged after deadly spree leaves two dead in Minneapolis

By K. M. Houghton | Sep 3, 2025

Edward Tiki Arrington, 45, has been charged with one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, following a series of incidents in Minneapolis that resulted in the deaths of two women...

Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks applicants for Emerging Farmers’ Working Group

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking new members for its Emerging Farmers’ Working Group (EFWG).

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