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School Boards Approve Varied Tax Levies
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— 3d
School tax levies are moving in different directions: Pipestone approved a preliminary 2027 levy about 0.1% lower, while Rochester approved a levy of $105.84 million, up 1.31% from 2026 and among its smallest increases since 2022. Waterloo’s total levy will rise slightly despite a lower mill rate, as officials say reduced state aid and rising costs are putting pressure on district finances.
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Absentee Voting Underway in Minnesota, Planned in Mississippi
Politics
— Sep 18, 2026
Absentee and early in-person voting are underway across Minnesota communities—including Pipestone, Monticello, and Ramsey County—with details on where to vote, how ballots are returned, and deadlines for mail ballots. Mississippi, meanwhile, has begun absentee voting with updated procedures designed to clarify ballot tabulation and ensure voters understand the new process.
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