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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Utilities industry across St. Paul Reporter publication area

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 97.4% of H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers across St. Paul Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter School District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in reading in 2023-24 school year?

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

In Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter School District 72% of the students passed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Minnesota lawmakers pass $66 billion budget amid deficit; focus remains on fiscal restraint

By A. D. Benson | Jun 30, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers ended the recent legislative session with the passage of a $66 billion state budget for 2026–27 after initially facing a projected $6 billion deficit.

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72.4% of Nova Classical Academy School District students meet or exceed mathematics MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 29, 2025

In Nova Classical Academy School District 72.4% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Ramsey County home sales during week ending June 21

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

There were 39 reported residential sales in Ramsey County in the week ending June 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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74.7% of Nova Classical Academy School District students meet or exceed reading MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

In Nova Classical Academy School District 74.7% of the students passed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists School District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in reading in 2023-24 school year?

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

In Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists School District 75% of the students passed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Representative Duran addresses Beltrami County storm damage and relief efforts

By T. T. Dennis | Jun 26, 2025

Representative Bidal Duran has addressed the community following a severe storm that struck Bemidji and Beltrami County, causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, and property in the area. “Our community was hit hard by a devastating storm...

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in St. Paul Reporter publication area during 2024?

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

Of the 23 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across St. Paul Reporter publication area 22 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Week ending June 14: Ramsey County home sales

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 21, 2025

There were 42 reported residential sales in Ramsey County in the week ending June 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Minnesota leaders mourn loss after attack targets lawmakers

By T. T. Dennis | Jun 20, 2025

Minnesota is mourning after a violent incident over the past weekend resulted in the death of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.

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Rep. Betty McCollum discusses key resolutions on military actions and refugee support

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 20, 2025

In recent tweets dated June 18-20, Rep. Betty McCollum addressed significant issues including military involvement restrictions with Iran and supporting refugees on World Refugee Day.

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Rep. Betty McCollum shares views on law enforcement gratitude and political critique

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

Rep. Betty McCollum shared her gratitude for law enforcement efforts on June 16, while also reflecting on personal loss and criticizing presidential actions in subsequent tweets dated June 17.

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Representative Nathan Nelson addresses loss after attack on Minnesota lawmakers

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Nathan Nelson has issued a statement addressing the recent assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as the shooting of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in St. Paul Reporter publication area during 2024?

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across St. Paul Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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FOIA request sent to Metropolitan State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

FOIA Request to Metropolitan State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

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Ramsey County home prices rose in May 2025 compared to May 2024

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 15, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in Ramsey County rose by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 23.2%.

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Ben Bakeberg responds to fatal shooting involving former Speaker Hortman

By C. M. Lamar | Jun 15, 2025

Representative Ben Bakeberg of Jordan, Minnesota, has issued a statement following a shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of former Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

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Minnesota's Rep. Betty McCollum reacts to targeted political violence

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 15, 2025

In response to recent acts of political violence targeting officials within her state, Rep. Betty McCollum took to social media to express her devastation and call for unity among Minnesota's congressional representatives on June 14-15, 2025

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Week ending June 7: Ramsey County home sales

By St. Paul Reporter | Jun 14, 2025

There were 30 reported residential sales in Ramsey County in the week ending June 7, according to BlockShopper.com.