St. Louis County Balances Tax Increase | Duluth News

St. Louis County just approved its 2027 property tax levy, capped at a 6.25% increase — about $12.67 million — to fund critical public safety upgrades and comply with new state and federal mandates. Seven new hires for the Sheriff’s Office, plus restructured roles in Public Health and Human Services, are key priorities. Officials argue taxpayers won’t feel the full impact thanks to a booming tax base from $337 million in new construction and planned cuts of 31 positions and delayed spending. County Chair Mike Jugovich admits it’s a tough balancing act amid rising costs and shifting rules — Minnesota counties must finalize their levy by Sept. 22, after which they can’t raise it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7ce5ab6856c20ee