The Monticello Times ran a piece on the struggles of FiberNet Monticello, the municipal fiber-optic network in the central Minnesota city. The article featuring significant research from previous Freedom Foundation investigations.

ST. CLOUD-  “Survival budgeting” as city holds line on jobs and purchases In its fourth year of a hiring and wage freeze and limited spending, the city of St. Cloud is feeling the effects of a tight budget.

Here are some of the latest headlines from around the state, featuring stories from Burnsville, Goodhue, Brainerd and more. 

Here are a few of the latest Local Gov't Accountability stories from across the state, including a disagreement between the DNR and a local Chamber, a two-county HHS merger, and schools borrowing money!  

Here's the latest batch of our Local Government Accountability (LGA) stories, featuring stories from all around the state. This week features an update from Fairmont and their expensive tree, money being saved in Littlefork and St. Cloud, and privatization of services in Benton County that will save taxpayers serious dollars!