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🌱 Why are Anoka County property taxes rising faster than anywhere else?

Anoka, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Why are Anoka County property taxes rising faster than anywhere else?

Also on today's calendar: Matt & Laurel - Duo at Concerts in the Park... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a strong t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, temps: high: 100, low: 74.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minnesota counties point to unfunded federal and state mandates for property tax increases (kstp.com) — Anoka County homeowners are facing some of the steepest property tax hikes in Minnesota, with commissioners blaming more than $8 million in unfunded state and federal mandates projected for 2027. Local leaders say new human-services requirements are driving a 28% levy increase over two years, while state officials argue they’re trying to rebalance responsibilities and funding with counties.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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