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Minnesota Star TribuneMonday, 1 June 2026
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Police overtime sinks city budget
Bond rating for Minneapolis is under threat as department misses budget by $23 million.
The story focuses on the fiscal impact of municipal spending, specifically linking police department overruns to the broader stability of the city's credit rating and general fund.
Minneapolis is facing a significant budgetary shortfall due to police overtime costs, which may lead to a downgrade in the city's bond rating and higher borrowing costs.
“sinks city budget”
“Focused on municipal fiscal accountability”
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