State of Minnesota
Recent News About State of Minnesota
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Churches in Minnesota to reopen at limited capacity
Gov. Tim Walz is permitting churches to reopen at 25% capacity and he has also allowed bars and restaurants to reopen at limited capacity on June 1, serving up to 50 people.
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Distribution for federal aid remains undecided in Minnesota
The Minnesota Legislature hasn't made a decision on the disbursement of $667 million in federal aids, which is leaving counties and cities waiting for aid as costs from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to grow.
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From Minnesota State Wire
Minnesota's budget shortfall will require tough decisions, Gazelka says
Minnesota will have $4 billion less in its budget as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) said salary freezes, no new spending and renegotiating state employee contracts are responsible solutions.
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Minnesota reports $148 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q3 2019
Minnesota collected $148 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 3rd quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Minnesota reports $140 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q2 2019
Minnesota collected $140 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Minnesota's miscellaneous tax revenues up 9.4 percent since Q2 2018
Minnesota collected $140 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 2nd quarter of 2019, a 9.4 percent increase over the same period the previous year when $128 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Minnesota ranks 26th in average VA home loan amount in Q2
With $250,427 in loans issued, Minnesota ranked 26th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter.
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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Minnesota decreases in 2018
There were 55,988 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Minnesota in 2018, a 2.8% decrease from 2017, which had 57,628 total beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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9,857 residents die of cancer in Minnesota in 2016
There were 9,857 Minnesota residents who died of cancer in 2016, a 0.7 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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7,825 residents die of heart disease in Minnesota in 2016
There were 7,825 Minnesota residents who died of heart disease in 2016, a 0.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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2,197 residents die of stroke in Minnesota in 2016
There were 2,197 Minnesota residents who died of stroke in 2016, a 1.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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2,697 residents die of unintentional injuries in Minnesota in 2016
There were 2,697 Minnesota residents who died of unintentional injuries in 2016, a 4.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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2,369 residents die of chronic lower respiratory disease in Minnesota in 2016
There were 2,369 Minnesota residents who died of chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD) in 2016, a 0.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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1,265 residents die of diabetes in Minnesota in 2016
There were 1,265 Minnesota residents who died of diabetes in 2016, a 3.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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529 residents die of influenza and pneumonia in Minnesota in 2016
There were 529 Minnesota residents who died of influenza and pneumonia in 2016, a 28.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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2,219 residents die of alzheimer's disease in Minnesota in 2016
There were 2,219 Minnesota residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 24 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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745 residents commit suicide in Minnesota in 2016
There were 745 Minnesota residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 2.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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588 residents die of kidney disease in Minnesota in 2016
There were 588 Minnesota residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, an 8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.