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Lake Agassiz Regional Library seeks county support as federal funding and wages squeeze budget
Summary
Lake Agassiz Regional Library presented its 2026 budget to the Clay County Board, citing staff pay increases, a projected $70,000 drop in state aid, and uncertainty over federal IMLS funding; Moorhead's planned new library/community center and negotiated headquarters rent were discussed.
Lake Agassiz Regional Library officials told the Clay County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 12 that the regional system faces wage pressures, a likely $70,000 reduction in state basic support for 2026 and uncertainty over the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) federal grants.
Library director Liz (full name not given in the packet) said the system operates 13 branch libraries and nine link sites across seven counties and that library use remains high: nearly a quarter-million physical items circulated in the first half of the year and…
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