Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 9/13/24
State and local taxes and spending
Rochester Post Bulletin: Rochester’s proposed 10.5% tax levy increase projected to add $58 to median-valued home’s tax bill
Duluth News Tribune: Duluth mayor asks City Council to hold line on property taxes
KROC: Rochester City Staff Recommend 10.3% Property Tax Increase
WCCO: St. Paul ballot includes question about raising property taxes to subsidize child care costs
KTTC: Rochester City Council looks to approve 2025 preliminary tax levy and budget
Rochester Post Bulletin: Rochester council lowers potential levy increase
KROC: Rochester City Council Changes 2025 Property Tax Increase
Star Tribune: Duluth could see 2% levy increase — but taxpayers won’t feel it, mayor says
Kare 11: Saint Paul residents to vote on property tax hike for child care program
Republican Eagle: Red Wing City Council approves preliminary tax levy
Detroit Lakes Online: Tax increment financing district expanded on east side of Detroit Lakes
Duluth News Tribune: St. Louis County says growth will offset proposed 7.23% hike in property taxes
Economic growth
Star Tribune: Ramstad: 9 questions about Minnesota’s economy I’d ask Harris, Trump
Star Tribune: Labor costs remain high for small businesses, but a report shows wage growth is slowing for some
Star Tribune: Report: Minnesota manufacturing continues to struggle
Economic development
Duluth News Tribune: Local View: Ensure that steel continues to boost Minnesota’s economy
Detroit Lakes Online: As other rural Minnesota counties lose people, Otter Tail County has more than ever. How?
KIMT 3: Governor Walz announces new effort to attract business to Minnesota
Knox Radio: Walz announces new campaign to bring business to Minnesota
The Center Square: Minnesota looking to grow business; corporate tax climate remains burdensome