State and local taxes and spending
Star Tribune: Budget battle brewing between mayor and outgoing Minneapolis City Council
Duluth News Tribune: Local View: Minnesota has to stop treating taxpayers like an ATM
West Central Tribune: Chippewa County commissioners concerned by more tax burden on local governments
New Ulm Journal: Rate of taxation for city will be higher than ever
KSTP: Which Minnesota cities are facing the biggest property tax hikes?#
KSTP: St. Paul schools cut levy by 2% for 2026 budget amid $253.7M referendum
KNSI: Approved St. Cloud 2026 Budget Sees First Property Tax Hike in Two Decades
Alpha News: Hennepin County budget proposal would spend more than $40 million on ‘disparity elimination’
MPR News: Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session
MPR News: St. Paul City Council approves budget, property tax increase
Axios: Sticker shock: Vehicle renewal costs jump 20%
KSTP: Minnesota budget forecast shows nearly $2.5B surplus in short-term, $3B deficit looming
Star Tribune: State budget forecast projects $2.5 billion short-term surplus, looming deficit
CBS News: Minnesota budget forecasters predict surplus in short term, but deficit in the future
Kare 11: State budget forecast shows a mixed bag: current surplus with looming deficit
KTTC: Minnesota’s economic outlook improves in the short term, but a deficit remains
KFGO: Minnesota budget forecast shows current $2.5 billion surplus
In Forum: Minnesota budget forecast shows near-term surplus, looming deficit shrinking to $3 billion
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota in OK financial position, but fraud top of mind for politicians
Labor market
Kanabec County Times: A shifting labor market
Economic growth
Rochester Post Bulletin: Rochester is still attracting new stores and restaurants, even as national economy struggles
Axios: Minnesota’s Fortune 500 roster stays strong but stagnant
KX News: Mid-America index falls to 49.5, signaling economic slowdown
KSTP: Somali Minnesotans drive economic growth, pay $67M taxes annually
Regulation
Twin Cities Business: Minnesota’s new Paid Leave is coming
