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Minneapolis Budget Crisis Looms | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis faces a major budget crunch in 2027, with city staff projecting a $28–32 million shortfall and a potential 13% property tax hike on the table. The Parks and Recreation Board is asking for a 6% boost to cover healthcare costs and park expansion, sparking public backlash against cutting parks to fund police overtime. Last year’s 8% tax hike came after tough cuts; this time, the 13% figure looms large. Police spending, especially overtime costs, is under scrutiny as the Board of Estimate and Taxation prepares to set the tax levy in September. City Council hearings and public input…
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