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Coalition rep tells Crookston council EMS funding improved but housing bills remain a threat to local zoning
Summary
A representative from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities briefed the council on the recent state legislative session, highlighting a new $20'$30 million EMS grant program, local-government aid stability, and opposition to a "missing middle" housing bill that would have limited local zoning control.
Marty, a representative of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, updated the Crookston City Council on the 2024 Minnesota legislative session on Aug. 12 and urged local officials to stay engaged on items affecting rural cities.
Marty said the session was unusual because one party held the House, Senate and governorship, but he described the session overall as "somewhat uneventful" for many rural cities. He highlighted a new legislative approach to EMS shortfalls: rural ambulance…
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