Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 5/15/26
State and local taxes and spending
The Black Chronicle: Minnesota lawmakers weigh taxpayer funding for local news program
KSTP: Bill would fold North Loop into downtown Minneapolis hospitality tax district
Pioneer Press: Forest Lake city officials exploring sales tax for $40M public works facility
Elk River Star News: Minnesota voters will likely decide whether school funding will get a boost
Duluth News Tribune: Lawmaker’s View: Minnesota’s Climate Superfund: a $7,000 annual tax on families
KSTP: Isanti County sees lowest property tax increases in the state
Insight News: Who pays for HCMC? A fight over property taxes — and who bears the load
Minn Post: Social media tax would confirm Minnesota’s priorities
Star Tribune: Walz and lawmakers strike deal on HCMC aid, bonding bill and vehicle tab-fee cuts
MPR News: Tab fee cuts, property tax aid, HCMC fix are part of deal to finish legislative session
KSTP: Lawmakers proposing 1-time homeowner payment plan to offset rising property taxes
KSTP: Legislative deal includes relief for taxpayers, temporarily pulls back license tab fee costs
Minnesota Reformer: Legislative deal: hospital bailout, infrastructure bill, cuts to property taxes and car tab fees
Bring Me the News: Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal to help HCMC, offer vehicle tab fee and property tax relief
Bloomberg Law: Minnesota Budget Grants Property Tax Break to 600,000 Homeowners
Northern News Now: Minnesota legislative deal includes property tax relief and Northland schools funding
WJON: How SNAP Funding Shift Could Affect Property Taxes In Minnesota
Economic growth
Fox 9: Minneapolis economy: Busy playoff season bringing business boost
Regulation
Star Tribune: Higher pay, fewer jobs: The real cost of a $15 minimum wage in the Twin Cities
Economic development
CBS News: How important are outdoor activities to Minnesota’s economy?
Duluth News Tribune: In Response: Yes, Minnesota minerals should stay close to home — in the ground