The Minnesota Star Tribune has implemented layoffs and buyouts affecting 24 union employees. These reductions are part of a larger company-wide initiative to decrease its workforce by approximately 15 percent. Most of the affected positions were... — read more 

Minneapolis and St. Paul are facing significant budget deficits. Both cities are proposing property tax increases to address these financial challenges. Minneapolis plans an 11.3% property tax levy hike and 100 job cuts. St. Paul is suggesting a 6.8%... — read more 

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is warning of potential job cuts and service reductions. Mayor Jacob Frey's proposed 2027 budget is $3.1 million less than requested. This shortfall could lead to 26 layoffs and impact recreation centers and... — read more 

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has unveiled a budget proposal that includes significant cuts to a violence prevention program and the elimination of over 100 city positions. This plan also necessitates an 11.3% increase in property taxes to address a... — read more 

Minneapolis-based nonprofit health insurer UCare is dropping about 88,000 Medicaid enrollees in 11 Minnesota counties starting September 1, 2025, due to deep financial losses in its government-funded programs. The affected counties include Ramsey... — read more