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Council hears estimate of possible 3.1% State Local Government Aid cut, roughly $44,396 for 2026

City of Long Prairie City Council · June 25, 2025
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Summary

Council discussed a projected 3.1% reduction in State Local Government Aid that could reduce Long Prairie's 2026 allocation by about $44,396; no formal action was taken and council noted the estimate could change over the next three years.

Late in the meeting Mayor Jim Kreemer briefed council members on a state-level proposal that could cut Local Government Aid (LGA) by 3.1 percent. The city'staff estimate presented to the council projects a potential reduction of roughly $44,396 for Long Prairie in 2026; members noted the number is an estimate and could increase over the next three years.

Council did not take formal action on the matter during the June 25 meeting but recorded the potential fiscal impact for future budget planning. City staff and councilors indicated they will monitor state actions and report back as figures are refined.

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