State and local taxes and spending
KTTC: Minnesota taxpayers demand accountability during federal fraud investigation
Star Tribune: St. Paul schools to collect $37 million in new taxes, but shortfall remains for 2026-27
KYMN: Local Option Sales Tax Could Fund Key Infrastructure Improvements
Walker Pilot Independent: Nevis School residents will see a 2.5% increase in taxes
The Timberjay: Lawmakers demand seasonal property taxes stay local
Regulation
KTTC: Minnesota leaders say new Paid Leave program has received 12 thousand applications so far
KSTP: Nearly 12,000 Minnesotans already applied for new paid leave program
Fox 9: Nearly 12K Minnesotans apply for paid leave after law went into effect
Bring Me the News: Thousands of applications flood in for new Minnesota Paid Leave program
MPR News: Officials say Minnesota’s paid leave rollout is ‘running smoothly’ as thousands apply
CBS News: Nearly 12,000 Minnesotans have applied for new paid family leave program, DEED says
WTIP: Paid leave rolls out in Minnesota with nearly 12,000 applicants
Austin Daily Herald: Nearly 12,000 apply for Minnesota’s Paid Leave program in first days
Fox 9: Minnesota’s new paid leave program sees 12K applications in week one
St. Cloud Times: Minnesota increased its minimum wage in 2026. Here’s how the raise compares to other states
KTTC: Kasson small business owner shares MN Paid Leave program concerns
KRWC: Officials Update Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Program
WXOW: Minnesota minimum wage increase puts a strain on local small businesses
Caledonia Argus: Walz celebrates Minnesota Paid Leave as program rolls out
KTTC: Thousands apply for Minnesota Paid Leave in less than a week
WDIO: Governor Walz marks successful rollout of Minnesota Paid Leave under budget
Economic growth
Star Tribune: Ramstad: In Minnesota, our constraints don’t have to block economic prosperity
Star Tribune: Vang: Somali women entrepreneurs are revving up Minnesota’s economy
MPR News: Minnesota’s manufacturing sector slumped in 2025
MPR News: As 2026 begins, Minnesotans offer mixed takes on the economy
Agriculture
Hanford Sentinel: As Minnesota farms falter, so do farm families
Brownfield Ag News: Minnesota farm leader says tax reforms bring stability to agriculture
Labor market
Bring Me the News: Twin Cities rank highly among best cities for job hunters
KNSI: Minnesota Still Adding Jobs in Latest Unemployment Report
Willmar Radio: Minnesota added 8900 jobs this past fall
KIMT 3: Minnesota’s labor market shines with 8,900 new jobs
Pioneer Press: Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
MPR News: Northwest region’s construction job growth the best in Minnesota
