State and local taxes and spending
The Ely Echo: Ely school levy uncertain
KROC: Minnesota Tax Revenues Exceed Forecast by 4.2% in August
CNHI News: North Mankato to set preliminary 2026 tax levy
Pioneer Press: How much will your taxes go up? St. Paul, Ramsey County, SPPS asking for hikes
Morrison County Record: Federal and state changes and the effects on your local government and taxes
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota maintains highest possible bond rating despite federal uncertainty, fiscal trends
Star Tribune: As election spotlights cost of living, St. Paul residents could see double-digit tax increases
White Bear Press: White Bear Lake Council sets preliminary budget, tax levy
The Timberjay: Council approves 6.54 percent levy increase for 2026
Duluth News Tribune: Duluth Council prepares to set upper limit on local property taxes
Pioneer Press: St. Paul mayoral candidates debate rising property taxes, loss of Cub Foods
Axios: Medicaid changes look like $160 million and mounds of paperwork
Economic growth
Pine Journal: Rochester has the most NIH funding per capita. Budget cuts could spell job losses, analysis finds
Marketplace: A view of the economy from the upper Midwest
MPR News: How immigrant entrepreneurs find success and challenges in Minnesota
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Mining keeps our community alive
Economic development
Mesabi Tribune: Energy infrastructure vital to state economy
Labor market
Star Tribune: Remote policies helped women work. In-office mandates and child care costs are driving them back out
Finance & Commerce: Employment down in 5 of state’s 8 largest counties
St Cloud Live: Employment situation remains confusing
Quick Country: New Study Reveals The Fastest-Growing Jobs in Minnesota Right Now
MPR News: Minnesota adds nearly 6,000 jobs but unemployment increases
Star Tribune: The U.S. labor market is slowing. Minnesota, for now, is bucking the trend
Kare 11: MN workforce, job numbers rise in August — but so does unemployment
KEYC: Jobs Report: Minnesota adds jobs in August, unemployment rate grows slightly
Mankato Free Press: August jobs grow 4.2% in Mankato, topping state, U.S. trends
Detroit Lake Online: Minnesota jobs and workforce grow in August
Regulation
Star Tribune: Minnesota small businesses race to meet paid family and medical leave deadlines
Agriculture
Star Tribune: As Farm Aid 40 comes to Minneapolis, Minnesota farmers face a new crisis