State and local taxes and spending
Rochester Post Bulletin: 81% of Olmsted County homeowners will see their taxes go up in 2026. What are the options for relief?
Pine Journal: Carlton County officials tout 3.5% tax increase
Morrison County Record: Pierz raises tax levy by 5.5% for 2026
Fox News: Massive Medicaid fraud scheme puts Minnesota’s federal funding at risk — and fallout could widen
Northern News Now: Duluth finalizes 2026 budget with 3.5% property tax increase
Fox 21: Mayor Roger Reinert responds to 2026 tax levy changes
Wadena Pioneer Journal: Letter: Three reasons taxes are going up in Wadena County
Pioneer Press: Ramsey County sets 8.25% levy hike. Here’s what average homeowner will pay
WDIO: St. Louis County Commissioner talks tax hike
WDIO: Mayor Reinert responds to 3.5% Duluth property tax levy, 2026 budget
KAAL TV: RPS Board approves 5.64% increase in 2026 tax levy
MPR News: ‘It’s hurting people’: Minneapolis city official suggests alternatives to property tax increases
The Timberjay: Property tax levy jumps 12.4 percent in county budget
Moose Lake Star Gazette: Carlton County one of lowest tax levys in Minnesota
Detroit Lakes Online: Otter Tail County Commissioners approve 5.79% tax levy increase
Labor market
MPR News: Job hunt is getting harder for many Minnesotans
Economic growth
Faribault Daily News: Regional construction activity sees decline, survey says
Star Tribune: Despite higher prices because of tariffs, holiday traffic picks up at Minnesota toy stores
KNEB: Rural Mainstreet Economy Expands in December
MPR News: Outlook for Minnesota construction industry positive, but labor and tariffs pose challenges
MPR News: New study finds tribal gaming industry spurs $1.7 billion in economic activity for Minnesota
Agriculture
Red River Farm Network: Gillie Shares Personal and Community Toll of Ag Stress
