State and local taxes and spending
105fm: Minnesota Property Tax Collections Set To Rise By $950 Million
KFGO: Minnesota property owners brace for tax increases
Alpha News: Candidate questions county’s decision to send $38 million to nonprofits while hiking property taxes
Pilot-Independent: Minnesota Is Investing the 10th Most in Public Infrastructure
Pioneer Press: Minnesota property taxes statewide may go up close to $1 billion next year
KLGR: Look For Higher Taxes in ’26
Star Tribune: Sturdevant: When will Minnesotans reach their limit on property taxes?
Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Big government vs. common sense
Fox 9: Minnesota total proposed 2026 property tax levies may go up nearly $1 billion
Star Tribune: Property taxes are rising across Minnesota. See where homeowners could feel it most
KSTP: Minnesotans could face $950M in property tax increases in 2026
KAAL TV: Minnesota statewide property tax hike nears $1 billion
KSTP: Which Minnesota counties are facing the biggest property tax hikes?
Kare 11: Property taxes are rising across local governments in Minnesota, to the tune of nearly $1B in 2026
Kare 11: MN homeowners should expect property tax increases next year, but numbers are wide ranging
Fox 9: Why Minnesota property tax levies could spike next year
KTTC: Preliminary tax statements include 8% collective increase from Minnesota counties
KTTC: Minnesota cities propose collecting $300M more in property taxes
WDIO: St. Louis County talks potential 12.4% tax levy increase
KYMN: Northfield Cuts $1.4 million from Budget This Year – City Taxes Explained Part 4
Agriculture
Austin Daily Herald: Agriculture workforce a foundation in SE Minnesota
Brownfield Ag News: “A really tough time:” depressed prices leave wheat growers “hoping” for break-even
Faribault Daily News: Workforce development: Ag workforce declining across southern Minnesota
Brownfield Ag News: Ag uncertainty deepens challenges for new and beginning farmers
Economic growth
Owatonna People’s Press: Rep. Tom Sexton: We must keep Minnesota competitive for businesses
KSTP: MN Chamber of Commerce report says the state’s economy is ‘losing ground’
KEYC: Report: Minnesota’s economy is losing ground
Fox 9: Minnesota’s economy falling behind, report finds
Star Tribune: In face of slowing economy, Minnesota business leaders rally to kickstart growth
WJON: How Minnesota’s Economy Compares To National Growth Trends
Business North: Report says Minnesota’s economy is losing ground
WCCO: Minnesota’s economy lagging behind despite previous growth, report
Willar Radio: Demuth blames Walz’ policies for Minnesota business decline
Kare 11: Businesses say there is an economic impact from ICE raids
Economic development
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Immigrant Influence
Minn Post: Federal policy as a structural barrier to integration in Greater Minnesota
Regulation
Star Tribune: Opinion | How employers can best prepare for Minnesota’s new paid leave program
Kare 11: Minnesota officials say they’re prepared for paid leave rollout Jan. 1
KSTP: House committee aims to prevent fraud in Paid Family and Medical Leave program
Pioneer Press: MN paid family medical leave will leverage data, selfies to fight fraud
KTTC: MN’s DEED details fraud checks in new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program in House hearing