State and local taxes and spending
KTTC: Digging Deeper: Rochester’s state aid shortfalls lead to rising taxes
Ely Echo: County tax increase coming
Duluth News Tribune: St. Louis County Board prepares to boost levy limit as costs climb
Duluth News Tribune: Pro/Con: Powerful and political, public unions drive up taxes
Rochester Post Bulletin: Rochester council to delve into proposed budget details
Sun Sailor: Letter: Pay attention to property taxes
WDIO: St. Louis County to consider double-digit tax levy hike
West Central Tribune: Willmar City Council approves 2026 proposed budget and preliminary levy
Pioneer Press: Ramsey County proposes 2026 budget with 9.75% levy hike
Star Tribune: Facing election challenge, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter pushes modest property tax increase for 2026
Pioneer Press: Mayor wants 5.3 percent levy increase
Economic growth
Pioneer Press: Slowing economic growth, ongoing ‘war for talent’ worry Minneapolis-St. Paul business leaders
WJON: How Rising Inflation And Taxes Affect Central Minnesota Residents
Regulation
Kare 11: St. Paul businesses to increase minimum wages
Fillmore County Journal: Minimum-wage Rate Adjusted For Inflation as of January 1, 2026
Economic development
Twin Cities Business: Does Minneapolis Actually Want Manufacturing Jobs?
