State and local taxes and spending
Le Seur County News: Le Seur County proposes smallest levy increase in more than a decade
KSTP: St. Paul Park proposes a 1.8% tax levy increase, among the metro’s lowest
Star News: Wright County proposes 6.54% property tax levy increase
KIMT 3: Albert Lea eyes 7.87% tax levy hike for 2027
KSTP: Minnesota’s property tax system could look more like Wisconsin’s in the coming years
KROC: Minnesota August Tax Revenue Comes in $64 Million Above Forecast
KTTC: Minnesota tax revenues surpass forecasted numbers by $60+ million
CBS News: Here’s how much Minneapolis resident can expect property taxes to go up in 2027
KSTP: Working to avoid losing out on millions, Minneapolis tax board to set levy limit
KSTP: Where should Minneapolis prioritize spending? Residents weigh in as cuts, tax hike loom
Minn Post: Documenters report: County board says continuing property tax increases aren’t sustainable
Duluth News Tribune: Duluth council sets max tax levy increase at 3.6%
Laker Pioneer: Orono approves preliminary tax levy as property values rise
Star Tribune: Property tax hikes could hit double digits across Twin Cities and suburbs
Economic growth
Star Tribune: Two jobs, one household: Minnesota families now depend on dual incomes
Owatonna People’s Press: New ALICE data shows rising cost of basics historically outpaces inflation
Economic development
Mesabi Tribune: Minnesota needs a partner, not a padlock
Ely Echo: At Babbitt Weekly forum, council candidates plan for population increase and economic growth
Labor market
KRWC: Wright County Unemployment Unchanged in August
Winona Post: MN job growth continues to outpace U.S.
This is the last edition of Minnesota’s Economic News. In the words of Captain James T. Kirk, “It’s been fun.”
