Minnesota's High Cocktail Tax Tops Most Neighboring StatesMinnesota's High Cocktail Tax Tops Most Neighboring StatesMinnesota's liquor tax sits at $8.74 a gallon — and that's before sales tax, local tax, or that extra 2.5 percent tacked onto qualifying purchases.Curt St. JohnCurt St. John
Rochester Council Weighs Funding Options for Proposed Mega-DomeRochester Council Weighs Funding Options for Proposed Mega-DomeThe options include using property taxes, the existing sales tax, and the lodging taxAndy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Property Tax Refund: Who Qualifies and How to ApplyMinnesota Property Tax Refund: Who Qualifies and How to ApplyMany Minnesota residents are eligible to receive up to $3,000.Aaron GallowayAaron Galloway
Rochester Sales Tax and DMC Funding Requested For UMR ProjectRochester Sales Tax and DMC Funding Requested For UMR ProjectThe expansion plan at Discovery Square as part of the University of Minnesota Rochester's plan for addressing rising enrollment.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Push to Revoke Sales Tax Funding For Rochester Project FailedPush to Revoke Sales Tax Funding For Rochester Project FailedA bill pushed by Democrat lawmakers from Rochester to prevent the city from using sales tax revenue for the new regional Sports Complex failed.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Tax Revenues Rebound After Early 2026 ShortfallMinnesota Tax Revenues Rebound After Early 2026 ShortfallThe higher than expected tax payments erased the shortfalls reported for February and March.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Filling Up in Minnesota? Here’s How Much Goes to TaxesFilling Up in Minnesota? Here’s How Much Goes to TaxesWith gas soaring past $4, many are wondering how much of that goes straight to taxes.Curt St. JohnCurt St. John
Minnesota Tax Collections Miss Target in February and MarchMinnesota Tax Collections Miss Target in February and MarchLarger than expected income tax refunds are getting much of the blame.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Republicans Propose Largest Tax Cut in State HistoryMinnesota Republicans Propose Largest Tax Cut in State HistoryImagine a world where property tax relief and lower childcare costs are just around the corner. That's what the latest budget proposal could bring.The Center SquareThe Center Square
Rochester Staff Recommends Shelving Natural Gas Franchise FeeRochester Staff Recommends Shelving Natural Gas Franchise FeeThe majority of the respondents only expressed support for a fee costing a dollar a month or less.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Man Faces 10 Felony Tax Evasion ChargesRochester Man Faces 10 Felony Tax Evasion ChargesThe charges allege that he failed to report income from two drywall businesses.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Budget Short-Term Surplus Grows, Deficit LoomsMinnesota Budget Short-Term Surplus Grows, Deficit LoomsThe report lists numerous risks to the state budget, including uncertainty about federal funding.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota January Tax Revenue Beats Forecast by Nearly 17%Minnesota January Tax Revenue Beats Forecast by Nearly 17%Most of the excess revenues were from income tax payments.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Tax Collections Beat Forecast at End of 2025Minnesota Tax Collections Beat Forecast at End of 2025The report also predicts a mixed bag of economic trends will negatively impact state finances in the coming months and years.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell