Duluth Mayor Reinert proposes a 2.7% cap on property tax levy increase to address budget deficits while ensuring fiscal responsibility. His plan includes tighter budgets and efficiency improvements.

Minnesota Senator Omar Fateh criticizes the University of Minnesota for hosting a CBP recruitment event, citing it as support for harsh immigration policies.

Senator Matt Klein criticised HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of jeopardizing public health in Minnesota, causing turmoil at the CDC, and promoting an extreme agenda. Klein plans to introduce state-level health measures in response.

St. Paul's Mayor Melvin Carter presents a budget focusing on housing, downtown revitalization, and opioid crisis, with significant investments across various programs.

The BCA's new office in Mankato will streamline operations, offering local law enforcement better access to investigative services, reducing critical response times in southern Minnesota.

Woodbury calls for residents to apply for city advisory commissions by Oct. 5, with various terms and two new advisory groups forming for long-term planning.

Bloomington may change solid waste rates by 2026, encouraging waste reduction by potentially charging more for larger garbage carts and offering cheaper biweekly pickup for small carts.

Bloomington adopts priority-based budgeting for 2026 to align spending with residents' values amidst financial challenges and encourages public engagement in the process.

Coon Rapids City Council met, acknowledging first responders, approving a Costco development, adopting an ordinance for low-density residential areas, accepting a tree planting grant, and planning for a transportation project.

Bloomington's City Council election on November 4 is a chance for residents to influence local policies on parks, housing, and public safety by voting for council and school board seats.

Minneapolis City Council has implemented measures supporting street vendors, including reduced permit costs and expanded vending locations, in response to safety and livability concerns.

Mayors and Moms Demand Action met at the Minnesota State Capitol to call for assault weapon bans or the power for cities to enact their own gun laws, following a school shooting.

Ramsey County Manager Ling Becker has proposed a budget for 2026-2027 focused on sustainability and resilience, with an increase in the property tax levy to cover critical investments in the workforce and key services.