State and local taxes and spending Kanabec County Times: Where do your taxes go? The Ely Echo: City levy hike at 5.06 percent Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Another option for…
Governor Tim Walz and other Democrat elected leaders held a joint press conference today at Shiloh Temple in North Minneapolis. The purpose was to continue “whistling” their opposition to the surge…
The epidemic of fraud perpetrated against Minnesota’s taxpayers under Gov. Walz’ administration is a big issue for Minnesotans. As I noted yesterday, a KSTP poll released on Friday asked: “Do you think fraud in…
The epidemic of fraud perpetrated against Minnesota’s taxpayers under Gov. Walz’ administration has been making national news. It might well be harming his chances in the 2028 presidential campaign. In…
KSTP-5 is out with a poll on fraud in Minnesota. They find, Our survey asked: Do you think fraud in state programs is the biggest problem in Minnesota? From a…
State and local taxes and spending Kare 11: With property taxes rising in Minneapolis, taxation board president urges new ideas KSTP: Roseville homeowner sounds alarm over 35% property tax increase…
A new KSTP 5 INVESTIGATES report has found that Rochester Public Schools spent more than a quarter of a million dollars on a professional development program run by Superintendent Dr.…
Stop the fraud or win elections. This is the choice now facing Democrats in Minnesota. Want to guess which one will prevail? The ethnic-Somali population in Minnesota (including refugees and…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: Budget battle brewing between mayor and outgoing Minneapolis City Council Duluth News Tribune: Local View: Minnesota has to stop treating taxpayers like…
My most controversial post yet. In the bizarre debate about fraud in Minnesota, here is my nominee for most bizarre headline. From KSTP-5 TV, Somali Minnesotans drive economic growth, pay…
Later today, Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) is due to release its November Budget and Economic Forecast for the state government budget over the next few years. Already, KSTP reports:…
In just two weeks, the Robbinsdale School Board will have to decide which two elementary schools in the district will close. The closing was made necessary due to the district’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…
Yesterday, I wrote about the coming hikes to property taxes in Minnesota. What is causing this? Today I’ll look at the pressures coming from the federal government and what we…
A recent KSTP 5 report found that the superintendents of the state’s 30 largest public school districts had eye-popping salaries and perks. The salaries of most superintendents ranged in the…
State and local taxes and spending KSTP: Stearns County officials explain how their 5.2% property tax hike will work Alexandria Echo Press: Alexandria’s lodging tax yields big impact Marshall Independent:…
Minnesotans will be discovering the many ways the “historic” trifecta of 2023 hit them in the pocket for years. Not only did it blow through a budget surplus of $18…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: Ramstad: The next year is going to be tough for Minnesota governments and politics Minn Post: Minnesota has over $5 billion it…
If it seems like a transit boondoggle gets nominated for the Golden Turkey Award every year, that’s because it’s true, and 2025 is no exception. This year, the Gold Line…
Economic growth Star Tribune: Target layoffs reflect economic trends: ‘We’re starting to see cracks’ Star Tribune: Halloween businesses were worried, but now think last-minute spending surge will save them Minn…
Economic growth Duluth News Tribune: Candidate’s View: Economic growth matters to Duluth; standing still comes at a cost Star Tribune: Opinion | The culprit behind our precarious state? A stagnant…
The Minneapolis teachers’ union has set a strike authorization vote if no agreement on the 2025-27 contract is reached during today’s mediation session, as contract negotiations with the Minneapolis Public…
Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, producer Isaac fills in for Grace alongside Kathryn as they cover the latest news. First, the “No Kings” protests took place…
State and local taxes and spending Alpha News: Bloomington looking at property tax increase of 9.44%, building $100 million complex Economic growth Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota exports down 19% from this…