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Ground Level®: Amplifying Community Voices

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Cheering and jeering for rural health

When we asked rural providers to talk about barriers for patients, we received compelling descriptions. Then the public joined in and the conversation got spirited.
by Dave Peters

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Weigh In with your rural health story

Weigh In with your rural health story

We asked nine medical professionals to tell us what it looks like where the patient meets the provider in rural Minnesota these days. See what they told us and then add your response.
by Dave Peters

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League to cities: Even if you keep levy flat, your tax rate will rise

The League of Minnesota Cities is trying to help Minnesota city officials understand how the Legislature’s budget actions will cause them to raise tax rates even if they keep total property tax levies flat.
by Dave Peters

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New sales tax exemption for data centers could be used soon

A company already operating in Minnesota may be the first to take advantage of a new state law exempting equipment and electricity purchases for a large data center from the sales tax. A decision could come in six to eight months, says Bill Blazer of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
by Dave Peters

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Divining how Minnesotans want to fix things

Divining how Minnesotans want to fix things

A Wilder Research poll shows Minnesotans think the state is heading in the wrong direction and want a multi-faceted approach to fixing budget problems. It also shows support for cutting the number of people who receive state services.
by Dave Peters

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Market value credit disappearance: Property tax sleeper

When Minnesota last month replaced its Market Value Homestead Credit in an effort to save money, it raised the specter of property tax increases. But property tax changes will vary around the state, and local officials are grappling to understand the new law’s effect.
by Dave Peters

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