Baudette May Cut Law Enforcement Budget In Half BAUDETTE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — The City of Baudette is weighing a major change to its law enforcement funding, with city leaders considering a proposal to cut their contract with the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Department by 50%. The discussion follows growing frustration over service levels and tightening… Continue reading Baudette May Cut Law Enforcement Budget In Half
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Minnesota to Close 111-Year-Old Stillwater Prison by 2029
Bayport, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) has announced a phased closure of the Minnesota Correctional Facility–Stillwater, set to be completed by June 30, 2029. The decision comes amid concerns over safety, aging infrastructure, and escalating maintenance costs at the 111-year-old facility. Built in 1914, Stillwater prison currently houses approximately 1,200 inmates… Continue reading Minnesota to Close 111-Year-Old Stillwater Prison by 2029
Minnesota Pushes for $169M Agriculture Budget & Controversial Flag Comeback!
Starbuck (trfnews.i234.me) — Massive Agriculture Budget & Controversial State Flag Battle! Minnesota lawmakers are making bold moves! Representative Paul Anderson from Starbuck is calling for a whopping $169 million agriculture budget, which includes $17 million dedicated to fighting bird flu and other urgent farming issues. Anderson argues that farmers face a long list of concerns,… Continue reading Minnesota Pushes for $169M Agriculture Budget & Controversial Flag Comeback!
Fargo’s Budget Debate: Employee Pay Hike Sparks Funding Controversy
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget proposal includes a $13 million increase, representing an 11.5% rise with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A key issue is funding this pay hike, as the city has historically allocated two mills to Hector International Airport. Due to the airport’s… Continue reading Fargo’s Budget Debate: Employee Pay Hike Sparks Funding Controversy