Proposed cuts to library services spurred editorial writers from the Ely Timberjay and Mankato Free Press to offer their thoughts on the future of essential services in their cities in light of possible LGA reductions. For Ely, the library’s share of the governor’s proposed LGA cuts would mean a severe drop in services: Continue reading »

Staring down the governor’s proposed LGA cut of over $600,000 for 2010, the City of Brainerd is taking a tough look at what services and personnel the city can do without. The biggest cost savings in the city manager’s preliminary proposal is to cut six full-time firefighters in favor of transitioning the department from full-time to on-call. Continue reading »