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The Twin Cities Tax Squeeze: Homeowners are paying more as government struggles to pay its bills
Minneapolis and St. Paul face a financial reckoning as commercial property values decline, operating expenses rise and taxpayers confront another round of substantial property tax increases.
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Minnesota Star Tribune photography team documents a state in motion
A strong photography department also strengthens written reporting. Photographers frequently discover sources, notice details reporters miss and gain access to scenes where formal interviews would be disruptive.
Duluth HRA is doing more than building housing. It's helping build the city's future.
For the Duluth HRA, the significance may be broader. It demonstrates how an established public housing organization can use its resources and expertise to help shape the city's next generation of residential development. That's worth celebrating, with or without a ceremonial shovel.