State and local taxes and spending
Wadena Pioneer Journal: Wadena County trims preliminary 2026 tax levy to 13.28%
Bemidji Pioneer: Why the Beltrami County budget includes a 42% cut to community services
MinneapoliMedia: Anoka County Board Approves Preliminary $201.2 Million Tax Levy for 2026
Alpha News: Hennepin County proposes raising property taxes up to 7.79%, cities also looking at increases
Sun Current: Bloomington taxpayers facing a 9.44% property tax levy increase
Star Tribune: Debates over development, taxes drive suburban Twin Cities election contests
KSTP: St. Paul mayoral candidates talk taxes, priorities during debate
KSTP: West metro city facing over 30% property tax increase across 2 years
Quad Community Press: Centerville sets 2026 preliminary budget, general fund levy
Wadena Pioneer Journal: Wadena County leaders push back on mandates, rising taxes in meeting with legislators
MPR News: Property taxes are headed up in Minnesota. What’s behind the spike?
Economic growth
Star Tribune: Burcum: Debate over Affordable Care Act financial aid is central to the government shutdown
InForum: ‘Precarious State’ film explores why Minnesota is losing billions of dollars in wealth
The Timberjay: Manufacturing holds steady in shifting regional economy
Star Tribune: Minnesota contract manufacturer’s new CEO sees opportunity in reshoring from tariffs
Economic development
Mankato Free Press: Residents need all facts about data center
St. Cloud Live: St. Cloud looks to attract film productions as industry boosts local economy in Duluth
Star Tribune: Counterpoint | Giving up on Minnesota mining opportunities would be a failure of common sense
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Economic optimism dawning for the Great Lakes
Regulation
Pioneer Press: MN to launch paid family, medical leave program Jan. 1. How will it work?
