@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialDistrict 196 boasts a remarkable 94% staff retention rate, but is facing tough challenges in recruiting essential roles like special education teachers and bus drivers.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialThe Blaine council has trimmed the proposed 2027 property tax increase to 7.4%, down from 9.7%, while planning for vital infrastructure and public safety improvements.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialMinnesota's commission just voted to extend valuable tax credits for employer-subsidized transit passes, aiming to boost public transit as workers return to the office!
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialRamsey County is ensuring every voter can make their voice heard, providing interpreters and translated ballots at polling places where 20% of voters speak a language other than English.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialMake sure your vote counts in Ramsey County by using mnvotes.gov for all your election needs, from registration updates to polling places!
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialMinneapolis is sitting on a treasure trove of over 6,000 tax-exempt properties, and city leaders are exploring new ways to tap into potential revenue through voluntary payments-in-lieu-of-taxes.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialMinneapolis is facing a critical moment in its fight against homelessness, with a proposed $12.4 million budget raising eyebrows and sparking urgent discussions about missing emergency housing vouchers.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialThe Minnesota school board has approved a maximum levy limit for 2027, setting the stage for a calculated figure of $171.4 million with a modest 1.5% increase.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialMinneapolis Council is demanding answers on a staggering $33 million in overtime overspending, while MPD rolls out a new dashboard to tighten controls and increase accountability.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialMinneapolis Police Department’s proposed $250 million budget for 2027 focuses on staffing reforms and financial oversight to enhance community safety and civil rights.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialMajor decisions were made at the Tax Expenditure Review Commission meeting, impacting key tax credits for farmers and transit in Minnesota!
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialParents in Eagan are raising alarms over safety concerns after the school district eliminated long-standing bus stops, urging the board to take immediate action before it's too late.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialISD 196's ambitious $538 million bond program is making waves, with 25 projects completed and many more set to transform our schools by 2027!
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialStudents at the School of Environmental Studies are gearing up for a groundbreaking NASA launch in 2027, as their innovative project to measure soil air permeability in microgravity has been selected as a national winner!
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialRochester is set to revolutionize stormwater management with a new voluntary credit trading program, making redevelopment more feasible and environmentally friendly!
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialRochester's council is debating short-term rental regulations to protect neighborhoods and homeownership amid rising concerns over corporate purchases of homes.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialRochester's growth is creating a transportation crisis, and a new multimodal count program aims to tackle the challenge head-on!
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialRochester is facing a critical housing shortage, with over 14,000 units needed, and city leaders are exploring innovative policies to tackle the challenge head-on.
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialDiscover the three essential voting options available this election season and how you can ensure your ballot counts without delay!
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@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialAre you ready to make your voice heard this November?
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