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Great River Regional Library seeks $2.32 million from Stearns County for 2026; board hears review of system budget and services

5774717 · September 12, 2025
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Summary

The Great River Regional Library board presented its 2026 budget to the county, asking Stearns County to contribute $2,321,618—an increase of 2.72%—and outlined systemwide spending priorities and reserve‑use plans.

Representatives of Great River Regional Library presented the system’s 2026 budget and said Stearns County’s required contribution will be $2,321,618, a 2.72% increase over 2025.

Karen Poncek, executive director, and Amy Anderson, associate director of accounting, described the regional library as a six‑county system with locations in 32 towns and noted the library budget is…

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