State and local taxes and spending
Kanabec County Times: Where do your taxes go?
The Ely Echo: City levy hike at 5.06 percent
Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Another option for tax relief
MPR News: Chorus of complaints greet local leaders as Minnesota property taxes finalized
KROC: Minnesota November Tax Collections $35 Million Over Forecast
Mankato Free Press: Our View: Federal unfunded mandates raise local taxes
Moose Lake Star Gazette: Minnesota deficit created by runaway spending, fraud
The Caledonia Argus: Opinion: How to change the current tax system
Republican Eagle: New levy lowers school district portion of tax rate
KSTP: 9 new Ramsey County roles funded by property tax hike create more top-heavy government structure
InForum: Minnesota mayors write to state leaders with concerns about ‘fiscal direction’ of the state
WDIO: 98 Minnesota mayors sign letter to Gov. Walz on state spending concerns
KSTP: Letter: ‘Deep concern’ from 98 Minnesota mayors over rising costs, financial burden on cities
Fox News: 98 Minnesota mayors warn state fiscal policies are hurting cities, residents and local budgets
KTTC: Nearly 100 mayors sign letter expressing ‘deep concern’ over Minnesota state budget, fraud
KAAL TV: 98 Minnesota mayors sign letter expressing concern with state’s economic direction
Fox 9: Minnesota mayors raise concerns over fraud, rising costs in letter to state leaders
KNSI: Central Minnesota Mayors Join Others in Blasting Unchecked State Spending as Property Taxes Surge
St. Cloud Times: Sartell, Rockville mayors warn Walz against fraud, excessive spending
Pioneer Press: 98 Minnesota mayors warn state government that its fiscal policies are harming cities
Alpha News: Local governments raising property taxes as poll finds 60% are very concerned about increases
Fox News: Minnesota mayors warn ‘fraud and overspending’ could spike property taxes
WRE News: Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Economic growth
KFGO: Tariffs squeeze Minnesota small businesses
Voice of Alexandria: Regional construction activity sees decline, survey says
Star Tribune: Ramstad: All this fraud talk has turned me into a Scrooge at Christmas
Finance & Commerce: Construction workforce shortages challenge Minnesota growth
Regulation
Bring Me the News: Minneapolis minimum wage will exceed $16 an hour in 2026
Minnesota Reformer: Ethanol mandate: bad for the economy, bad for the environment
Business North: Minnesota’s minimum wage rate increases next week
KSTP: Countdown is on for paid family and medical leave in Minnesota
