Economic development
MPR News: Proposed North Loop data center sparks debate
Duluth News Tribune: Local View: NorthMet taking modern approach to copper nickel mining
Interesting Engineering: 1,500 tons of rare-earth-free magnets set for annual US production, starting 2027
State and local taxes and spending
KSTP: Washington County blames inflation, mandates for possible property tax increase
Duluth News Tribune: Reader’s View: Hiring sustainability officer why Duluth taxes go up
MinneapoliMedia: Minneapolis Faces $33 Million Budget Gap as More Than 100 City Jobs Could Be Cut
KSTP: Blaine leaders try to balance keeping taxes down amid rising population
Star Tribune: Soren Stevenson: As Frey considers painful cuts, Minneapolis is overspending on police
Pilot-Independent: Dept. of Revenue says Cass County property taxes may go up
MPR News: Minneapolis mayor’s budget proposal cuts staffing, raises property taxes
CBS News: Minneapolis’ budget deficit requires job cuts, higher property taxes, Mayor Jacob Frey says
Kare 11: Mayor Frey proposes 11.3% property tax levy increase, cuts to close Minneapolis budget gap
Star Tribune: Minneapolis mayor proposes millions in cuts, over 100 job cuts and 11.3% property tax increase
KSTP: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey unveils 2027 budget address
CBS News: Minneapolis mayor proposes property tax increase to balance city budget
KTTC: State officials seek public input to simplify Minnesota’s property tax system
Bring Me the News: Minneapolis mayor proposes 11.3% property tax hike to close budget gap
WCCO: Major cuts and a steep property tax hike: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey unveils new budget
MPR News: Minneapolis council member Rainville on mayor’s budget plan
CBS News: St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her proposes 6.8% property tax increase to make up for $26M city deficit
KSTP: St. Paul mayor outlines 2027 budget amid $26M deficit, including possible tax hike and job cuts
MinneapoliMedia: Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her Proposes 6.8 Percent Property Tax Levy Increase to Address $26 Million Deficit
Star Tribune: Five takeaways from St. Paul’s Mayor Kaohly Her’s first budget proposal
MPR News: Mpls. and St. Paul mayors unveil 2027 budget proposals as both face funding gap
Labor market
KROC: Minnesota’s Top-Paying Jobs, 50 Don’t Require A Degree
Agriculture
MPR News: Minnesota’s crop yields could be ‘as good or even better’ than last year’s despite drought
Economic growth
Marshall Independent: Regional economist finds ‘nervousness’ in SW MN
Star Tribune: What ‘greater growth’ could look like for Minnesota
Regulation
Community Reporter: Minimum Wage Rises For St. Paul Small And Micro Businesses