Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 11/21/25
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…
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…
A new report from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has generated some interest among the state’s media this week. Headlines include: KSTP: MN Chamber of Commerce report says the state’s…
Recent violence reflects a changing landscape in Mankato A murder on Sunday morning, followed by a drive-by shooting into a house on Monday evening, has rattled the normally peaceful city…
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…
State and local taxes and spending Fox 9: Baby bonus, social media tax, sports betting squeeze into tax bills Minn Post: Is the nation’s first social media tax coming to…
State and local taxes and spending WCCO: Minnesota Legislature to return from break Monday with budget battle ahead Austin Daily Herald: Sen. Gene Dornink: Financial pressures mounting KROC: Minnesota Tax…
State and local taxes and spending Pioneer Press: Letters: The taxing cost of living in Minnesota Star Tribune: Minnesota faces a projected $6 billion budget deficit down the road. Here’s…
State and local taxes and spending The Ely Echo: State budget issues loom Pioneer Press: Letters: We need more data to know if TIF is working for St. Paul The…
State and local taxes and spending Minn Post: Goldilocks report? Minnesota tax collections show economy not too cold, not too hot Star Tribune: Minneapolis to look at new taxes as…
State and local taxes and spending The Ely Echo: St. Louis County Board considers property tax hike Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Taxpaying Duluthians can appreciate the ‘breather’ Caledonia Argus:…
Economic development Minnesota Reformer: Lawmakers expected to fund infrastructure, economic development projects on Iron Range Labor market KEYC: Minnesota’s unemployment rate holds steady for 6th month in a row Willmar…
State and local taxes and spending MPR News: Minnesota leaders in St. Paul, Washington push to drop federal tax on rebate checks Mesabi Tribune: Stauber pushing to eliminate rebate taxation…
Somewhere along the way, local officials started buying into the concept that cities need to develop a so-called brand to drive growth and economic development. The city of Rochester has…
State and local taxes and spending Kittson County Enterprise: Governor Walz Announces Payments of up to $1,300 Will Begin This Week Minn Post: Downtowns, including St. Paul and Minneapolis, turning…
Labor market KROX: Minnesota labor force grows for four straight months KRWC: Wright County Unemployment Up in June, New High for Available Labor Force in Nearly Three Years KPVI: Metros…
State and local taxes and spending KROC: Minnesota Fiscal Year Revenues Beat Forecast by a Half Billion $ KSTP: St. Paul voters to mull property, sales tax increases over next…
State and local taxes and spending Kare 11: Oops: A multi-million dollar mistake needs to be fixed in Minnesota’s tax law Minn Post: Error in tax bill would cost Minnesota…
Economic growth Star Tribune: Job market remains resilient, despite layoffs, leaving Minnesota planners scratching their heads Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Ensure Minnesota businesses grow in Minnesota MPR News: Downtown…
State and local taxes and spending Minn Post: Proposed Amazon delivery fee to raise money for Minnesota transportation appears dead Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: How Social Security tax affects this…
Economic growth Walker Pilot Independent: Rep. Bliss states Minnesota economic forecast underscores need for tax relief, structural overhaul Bring Me the News: Tourist numbers in Minnesota returned to pre-pandemic levels…
State and local taxes and spending MPR News: Minnesotans to avoid inflation-driven tax sting with huge bracket tweak Duluth News Tribune: Paid family and medical leave may have its chance…
These are some of the headlines in Minnesota’s media: KNSI: Walz Says Minnesota Added Jobs For 14th Straight Month Pioneer Press: Minnesota sees 14th straight month of job growth; 6,800 jobs added…
State and local taxes and spending The Globe: Worthington City Council talks budget ahead of December certification deadline Alexandria Echo Press: Douglas County commissioners approve 2023 budget of nearly $64.6…
State and local taxes and spending Pine and Lakes Echo Journal: Nisswa taxpayers likely to see 12% hike in city taxes Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Tax increases in a time…