May 2026
Family Preservation and Foster Care in Minnesota
Minnesota legislators passed the African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act with bipartisan support in 2024 (Laws of Minn. 2024, chap. 117). The Act requires social service agencies to make "active efforts to prevent the out-of-home placement" of African American or disproportionately represented children, and to work to reunify children with their families "as soon as practicable." A working group tasked with helping prepare for statewide implementation of the act issued an interim report in January 2026.
Hennepin and Ramsey counties established pilot programs under the act in 2025 and received specific appropriations for that work. As reported during the 2026 legislative session, other Minnesota counties are generally supportive of the act, but told state lawmakers that they need more financial support to implement the act’s final provisions by the January 2027 launch date. Some changes were made to the African American Family Preservation Act this year (Laws of Minn. 2026, chap. 127, art. 11), and that law also appropriated $15 million to aid counties as they implement this act statewide.
The Legislative Reference Library recently received a number of reports related to other foster care issues in Minnesota from the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson:
You can read more about the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act Working Group, the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson, and the Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson in the Library's Minnesota Agencies database.
Please contact us with questions, for research assistance, or to borrow any of the materials on this month's list: library@lrl.mn.gov or 651-296-8338.
New & Notable Books and Reports
Many of the items listed below are available electronically. If so, we have provided a link to the document. You can
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2025 Hemp Program Annual Report. Plant Protection Division. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0907.
Farms and Land in Farms: 2025 Summary. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. February 2026.
Flooding the Market: How Dairy Consolidation is Drowning Minnesota's Farmers & Rural Communities. Land Stewardship Project. April 23, 2026.
Lopez Lyman, Jessica. Place-Keepers: Latina/x Art, Performance, and Organizing in the Twin Cities. University of Minnesota Press. 2025. NX180.S6 L667 2025.
2026 State of Hospitality Report. Hospitality Minnesota. 2026.
A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0894.
Minnesota Manufacturing Business Conditions Survey. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0845.
Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report: A Statewide and Regional Analysis. Minn. Council of Nonprofits. 2025. HD2769.2.U6 M6 2025.
Agency Activities: Report to the Legislature (Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families). Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0974.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 80 Art. 1 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 142A.03 Subd. 2(w))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260974.pdf
Childcare in Minnesota: 2025 Fact Sheet. Office on the Economic Status of Women. 2025. HQ778.65.M6 C467 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0797.
Department of Children, Youth, and Families Quarterly Transfer Report. Minn. Management & Budget; Minn. Dept. of Human Services; Minn. Agencies; Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families. May 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0976.
Mandated by: 1993 Minn. Laws Chap. 192 Sec. 66 (Minn. Stat. 16A.285)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 80 Art. 1 Sec. 9 (Minn. Stat. 142A.03 Subd. 12)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 20 Sec. 22 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 22 Sec. 23 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 22 Sec. 23 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 70 Art. 20 Sec. 23 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Experiences in Minnesota's Extended Foster Care Program. Child Trends; Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. September 19, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0872.
Lacking Support for Sibling Connections: Issue Report. Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. August 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0878.
Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson 2024-2025 Annual Report. Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0801.
Mandated by: 2022 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Sec. 5 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 260C.83 Subd. 2)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260801.pdf
Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson Quarterly Report. Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0877.
Overview of Participant Program Objectives and Measurements: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0975.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 70 Art. 12 Sec. 15 Subd. 2(d) (Minn. Stat. 142A.03 Subd. 2(d))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260975.pdf
Three Strategies to Enhance Extended Foster Care in Minnesota. Child Trends; Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. September 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0873.
Youth and the Law: A Guide for Legislators. House Research. April 2026. KFM5491.M5 Y68 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0837.
State of the Tech Workforce: Cyberstates. CompTIA; CompTIA . March 2026. HC79.H53 C93 2026.
Fact Sheet: Individuals Incarcerated for Drug Offenses. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. March 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0885.
Independent Evaluator Progress Review Report: Minneapolis Police Department & the City of Minneapolis. Effective Law Enforcement for All, Inc.. 2026.
Probation Survey. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. April 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0779.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 239 Art. 9 Sec. 28 (Minn. Stat. 244.21 Subd. 2)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260779.pdf
Regional and County Jails Evaluation 2026 Report. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. February 6, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0782.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 52 Art. 11 Sec. 33 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260782.pdf
Sex Offenses: Sentencing Practices for Offenses Sentenced in 2019. Minn. Sentencing Guidelines Commission. November 17, 2021. Minn. Publication 26-0832.
Sex Offenses: Sentencing Practices for Offenses Sentenced in 2020 and 2021. Minn. Sentencing Guidelines Commission. July 10, 2023. Minn. Publication 26-0833.
Sexual Violence in Minnesota. Office on the Economic Status of Women. April 2026. HV6565.M6 S49 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0799.
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Minnesota: 2025-2026 Session Report. Minnesota House Fraud Prevention & State Agency Oversight Committee. May 13, 2026. HV6698.M6 W37 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0846.
2026 County Profiles. Minn. Housing Partnership. 2026.
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Business Results. Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0839.
Metro Mobility Enhancements Study. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. March 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0796.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 127 Art. 3 Sec. 125https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260796.pdf
Metro Mobility Enhancements Study: Condensed Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. March 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0795.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 127 Art. 3 Sec. 125https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260795.pdf
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Annual Report. Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. November 1, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0827.
Minnesota State Rehabilitation Council Annual Report. State Rehabilitation Council. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0880.
Minnesota State Services for the Blind Annual Report. Minn. State Services for the Blind. 2026. HV1796 .M6 M5 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0979.
Minnesota VR Portion of the Combined State Plan. State Rehabilitation Council. 2023. Minn. Publication 26-0967.
Statewide Independent Living Council Annual Report. Statewide Independent Living Council. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0861.
Twin Cities Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan. Metropolitan Council. February 2020. Minn. Publication 26-0818.
Commonfund Higher Education Price Index. Commonfund Institute. December 2025. LB2342 .C685 2025.
Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Report to the MN State Legislature: Pathways Program. Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers. May 22, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0920.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(aaa)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260920.pdf
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 20 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(xxx)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260920.pdf
Minnesota Private College Council Annual Enrollment Report. Minnesota Private College Council. January 2026. LC148.3.M6 A56 2025.
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Capital Budget Request. Minn. State. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0879.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Annual Financial Report. Minn. State. November 18, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0835.
Minnesota State Grant Program End-of-Year Statistics. Office of Higher Education. January 1, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0915.
Notice of Transfer of Funds. Office of Higher Education. April 29, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0778.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 37https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260778.pdf
Soucek, Brian. The Opinionated University: Academic Freedom, Diversity, and the Myth of Neutrality in American Higher Education. University of Chicago. 2026. LC72.2 .S68 2026.
University of Minnesota Capital Request. University of Minnesota. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0888.
Financing Education In Minnesota 2025-2026. Fiscal Analysis Department. October 2025. LB2826.M6 F457 2025/2026. Minn. Publication 26-0838.
Grow Your Own (GYO) - Adult Pathway Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25): Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0905.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 13 Art. 3 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 122A.73 Subd. 6)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260905.pdf
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 3 Sec. 23 Subd. 6(d)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260905.pdf
Grow Your Own Grant (GYO) Pathway for Students - FY25: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0906.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 13 Art. 3 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 122A.73 Subd. 6)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260906.pdf
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 3 Sec. 23 Subd. 6(d)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260906.pdf
Minnesota State High School League Annual Financial Report. Minn. Dept. of Education; Minn. State High School League. April 2, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0971.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 128C.02 subd. 6https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260971.pdf
Kogan, Vladimir. No Adult Left Behind: How Politics Hijacks Education Policy and Hurts Kids. Cambridge University Press. 2025. LC71 .K63 2025.
READ Act Implementation Progress: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0904.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 55 Art. 3 Sec. 3 Subd. 4a(d) (Minn. Stat. 120B.12 Subd. 4a(d))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260904.pdf
SFY 25 Youth Support Services Competitive Grant Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. December 3, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0890.
Tiered License and Permission Report. Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0822.
Punelli, Danyell A. Nursing Facility Reimbursement and Regulation. House Research. April 2026. RA997.5.M6 N87 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0775.
Safe at Home Biennial Voting Report. Minn. Secretary of State. April 2025. HV6626.2 .S242 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0892.
Voting Assistance Guide. Federal Voting Assistance Program. October 2025.
Environmental Monitoring Report [Nuclear Radioactivity]. Minn. Dept. of Health. December 15, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0836.
Clay County Public Health Report to the Minnesota Legislature Regarding MPCA Settlement Funds. Cass County; Becker County. June 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0968.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 8 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 16A.151 Subd. 2(h))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260968.pdf
Environmental Monitoring Report [Nuclear Radioactivity]. Minn. Dept. of Health. December 15, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0836.
Field Notes: 2025 Annual Report. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0870.
Integrating Wildlife Habitat Connectivity into Local Government Planning: Examples, Recommendations, and Resources for U.S. Towns and Counties. Center for Large Landscape Conservation. August 2025.
Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center Strategic Plan 2025-2035. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0862.
Minnesota Drinking Water Annual Report for 2025: Status of Public Drinking Water Systems and Strategic Initiatives. Minn. Dept. of Health. May 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0847.
Minnesota Housing Climate Resilience and Housing Decarbonization Roadmap. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. April 1, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0913.
Minnesota Noxious Weeds. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0886.
Minnesota Soil Health Action Framework. Minn. Board of Water and Soil Resources; University of Minnesota. January 2024. Minn. Publication 26-0820.
Watershed Achievements Report: Annual Report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Clean Water Act Section 319 and Clean Water Partnership Projects in Minnesota. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. December 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0831.
Risku, Michael. Following the Fish: A History of Commercial Fishing Along Minnesota's North Shore. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2026. SH219.7.S8 R57 2026.
Soucek, Brian. The Opinionated University: Academic Freedom, Diversity, and the Myth of Neutrality in American Higher Education. University of Chicago. 2026. LC72.2 .S68 2026.
Corruption and Scandal in American Sports: Causes and Consequence. Bloomsbury. 2026. GV718.2.U6 C67 2026.
Report to the Legislature on the Status of Indian Gaming in 2025. Office of the Attorney General; Minn. Governor's Office. May 29, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0919.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 3.9221https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260919.pdf
Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026 to 2036. Congressional Budget Office. February 2026.
Congressional Directory. Government Printing Office. 2026. Ref JK1011.O35x 2025/2026.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
McCollough, David. John Adams. Simon & Schuster. 2001. E322 .M38 2001.
Agency Activities: Report to the Legislature (Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families). Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0974.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 80 Art. 1 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 142A.03 Subd. 2(w))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260974.pdf
Clay County Public Health Report to the Minnesota Legislature Regarding MPCA Settlement Funds. Cass County; Becker County. June 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0968.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 8 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 16A.151 Subd. 2(h))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260968.pdf
Department of Children, Youth, and Families Quarterly Transfer Report. Minn. Management & Budget; Minn. Dept. of Human Services; Minn. Agencies; Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families. May 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0976.
Mandated by: 1993 Minn. Laws Chap. 192 Sec. 66 (Minn. Stat. 16A.285)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 80 Art. 1 Sec. 9 (Minn. Stat. 142A.03 Subd. 12)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 20 Sec. 22 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 22 Sec. 23 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 22 Sec. 23 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 70 Art. 20 Sec. 23 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Business Results. Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0839.
Minnesota Department of Transportation Research At-A-Glance. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0843.
Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson 2024-2025 Annual Report. Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0801.
Mandated by: 2022 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Sec. 5 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 260C.83 Subd. 2)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260801.pdf
Minnesota State Brand Style Guide. Office of MN.IT Services. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0883.
Minnesota State Services for the Blind Annual Report. Minn. State Services for the Blind. 2026. HV1796 .M6 M5 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0979.
Minnesota Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. July 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0826.
Overview of Participant Program Objectives and Measurements: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0975.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 70 Art. 12 Sec. 15 Subd. 2(d) (Minn. Stat. 142A.03 Subd. 2(d))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260975.pdf
Q3 of Fiscal Year 2026 Interagency Agreements and Transfers Report: Minn. Dept. of Health. Minn. Dept. of Health. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0977.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260977.pdf
Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 189 Art. 20 Sec. 7 (Minn. Stat. 144.05 Subd. 6)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260977.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 21 Sec. 6https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260977.pdf
Salaries of Minnesota Officials. Legislative Coordinating Commission. September 3, 2024. JK6157 .S253 2024. Minn. Publication 26-0884.
State of Minnesota Pre-Management Review. Minn. Office of Traffic Safety. February 10-12, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0871.
Walz, Tim. State of the State Address: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Minn. Governor's Office. April 28, 2026. J87 .M62 2026 Apr. 28. Minn. Publication 26-0417.
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Minnesota: 2025-2026 Session Report. Minnesota House Fraud Prevention & State Agency Oversight Committee. May 13, 2026. HV6698.M6 W37 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0846.
Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026 to 2036. Congressional Budget Office. February 2026.
Consolidated Fund Statements. Minn. Management & Budget. February 27, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0891.
Department of Children, Youth, and Families Quarterly Transfer Report. Minn. Management & Budget; Minn. Dept. of Human Services; Minn. Agencies; Minn. Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families. May 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0976.
Mandated by: 1993 Minn. Laws Chap. 192 Sec. 66 (Minn. Stat. 16A.285)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 80 Art. 1 Sec. 9 (Minn. Stat. 142A.03 Subd. 12)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 20 Sec. 22 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 22 Sec. 23 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 22 Sec. 23 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 70 Art. 20 Sec. 23 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260976.pdf
Minnesota County Finances: Revenues, Expenditures and Debt. Office of the State Auditor. April 30, 2026. HJ11 .M627 2023. Minn. Publication 26-0787.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.75https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260787.pdf
Q3 of Fiscal Year 2026 Interagency Agreements and Transfers Report: Minn. Dept. of Health. Minn. Dept. of Health. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0977.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260977.pdf
Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 189 Art. 20 Sec. 7 (Minn. Stat. 144.05 Subd. 6)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260977.pdf
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 21 Sec. 6https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260977.pdf
Cancer Facts and Figures. American Cancer Society. 2026. Ref RC261.A1 A213 2026.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Environmental Monitoring Report [Nuclear Radioactivity]. Minn. Dept. of Health. December 15, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0836.
Health Professionals Services Program Fiscal Year 2025 Report. Minn. Health Professionals Services Program. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0823.
Medical Aid-in-dying Utilization Report. Compassion & Choices. February 2026.
Minnesota Drinking Water Annual Report for 2025: Status of Public Drinking Water Systems and Strategic Initiatives. Minn. Dept. of Health. May 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0847.
Minnesota Refugee Health Report. Refugee Health Program. November 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0824.
Minnesota Social Media Mental Health Warning Label Guidelines. Minn. Dept. of Health. February 27, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0821.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 19 Sec. 13 (Minn. Stat. 325M.335 Subd. 2)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260821.pdf
Punelli, Danyell A. Nursing Facility Reimbursement and Regulation. House Research. April 2026. RA997.5.M6 N87 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0775.
Report of 2025 Loss Ratio Experience for Insurance Companies, Nonprofit Health Service Plan Corporations, and Health Maintenance Organizations. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. June 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0969.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 225 Art. 2 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 62A.021 Subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260969.pdf
The Commonwealth Fund 2026 State Health Disparities Report. The Commonwealth Fund. April 29, 2026.
Affordable Housing Plan. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0912.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws Chap. 94 Art. 11 Sec. 9https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260912.pdf
Minnesota Housing Climate Resilience and Housing Decarbonization Roadmap. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. April 1, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0913.
Who Receives the Renters' Credit? Minnesota Budget Project. January 2026.
Minnesota Refugee Health Report. Refugee Health Program. November 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0824.
Minnesota Drinking Water Annual Report for 2025: Status of Public Drinking Water Systems and Strategic Initiatives. Minn. Dept. of Health. May 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0847.
Minnesota Judicial Branch Annual Report. Minn. State Court Administrator. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0889.
Sex Offenses: Sentencing Practices for Offenses Sentenced in 2020 and 2021. Minn. Sentencing Guidelines Commission. July 10, 2023. Minn. Publication 26-0833.
Minnesota VR Portion of the Combined State Plan. State Rehabilitation Council. 2023. Minn. Publication 26-0967.
MNVA & Local 49 Operating Engineers Pathway Information. Minnesota Virtual Academy. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0793.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 2 Subd. 8(e)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260793.pdf
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 19 Sec. 2 Subd. 8(d)(3)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260793.pdf
Project Report: Federal Reserve Minimum Wage Workstation Review. Minn. Dept. of Revenue; Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. April 23, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0970.
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 11 Sec. 1(c)(11) (Minn. Stat. 270B.162)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260970.pdf
State of the Tech Workforce: Cyberstates. CompTIA; CompTIA . March 2026. HC79.H53 C93 2026.
State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Solvency Report. U.S. Dept. of Labor. February 2026.
Women's Labor Force Participation. Office on the Economic Status of Women. March 2026. HD6095 .L33 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0798.
Fiscal Note User Guide. Legislative Budget Office. January 2026. KFM5821 .F582 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0825.
Guide to Uniform and Model Acts. Uniform Law Commission. 2025. KF165 .G85 2026.
Special Reviews Division: 2025 Annual Report. Office of the Legislative Auditor. 2026. JK6174 .S64 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0899.
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Minnesota: 2025-2026 Session Report. Minnesota House Fraud Prevention & State Agency Oversight Committee. May 13, 2026. HV6698.M6 W37 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0846.
Minnesota Public Library Annual Report Snapshot. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0840.
2025 Hemp Program Annual Report. Plant Protection Division. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0907.
Minnesota Social Media Mental Health Warning Label Guidelines. Minn. Dept. of Health. February 27, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0821.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 19 Sec. 13 (Minn. Stat. 325M.335 Subd. 2)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260821.pdf
Revenue Received from State Mineral Leases, FY 1890-2025. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. March 2026. HD242 .R48 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0914.
Risku, Michael. Following the Fish: A History of Commercial Fishing Along Minnesota's North Shore. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2026. SH219.7.S8 R57 2026.
Lopez Lyman, Jessica. Place-Keepers: Latina/x Art, Performance, and Organizing in the Twin Cities. University of Minnesota Press. 2025. NX180.S6 L667 2025.
Lopez Lyman, Jessica. Place-Keepers: Latina/x Art, Performance, and Organizing in the Twin Cities. University of Minnesota Press. 2025. NX180.S6 L667 2025.
McCollough, David. John Adams. Simon & Schuster. 2001. E322 .M38 2001.
Kogan, Vladimir. No Adult Left Behind: How Politics Hijacks Education Policy and Hurts Kids. Cambridge University Press. 2025. LC71 .K63 2025.
Office of Pipeline Safety 2024 Utility Performance Report. Office of Pipeline Safety. March 26, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0800.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 104 Art. 1 Sec. 89 (Minn. Stat. 216D.03 Subd. 5)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260800.pdf
Grow Your Own (GYO) - Adult Pathway Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25): Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0905.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 13 Art. 3 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 122A.73 Subd. 6)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260905.pdf
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 3 Sec. 23 Subd. 6(d)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260905.pdf
Grow Your Own Grant (GYO) Pathway for Students - FY25: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0906.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 13 Art. 3 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 122A.73 Subd. 6)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260906.pdf
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 3 Sec. 23 Subd. 6(d)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260906.pdf
Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Report to the MN State Legislature: Pathways Program. Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers. May 22, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0920.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(aaa)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260920.pdf
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 20 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(xxx)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260920.pdf
Lopez Lyman, Jessica. Place-Keepers: Latina/x Art, Performance, and Organizing in the Twin Cities. University of Minnesota Press. 2025. NX180.S6 L667 2025.
The Commonwealth Fund 2026 State Health Disparities Report. The Commonwealth Fund. April 29, 2026.
2025 ARDC Work Plan: A Compilation of Three Divisions and Operations. Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (Region 3). January 15, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0806.
Metro Transit Safety & Security Action Plan. Metro Transit. May 27, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0973.
Metropolitan Transportation Services Agency Safety Plan (ASP). Metropolitan Council. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0828.
2026 Annual Reports on Correction of Plan Errors. Minn. State Retirement System; Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota; St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund; Teachers Retirement Association. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0143.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 102 Art. 8 Sec. 12 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 356.636 Subd. 3)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/edocs/edocs?oclcnumber=1513070475
Flooding the Market: How Dairy Consolidation is Drowning Minnesota's Farmers & Rural Communities. Land Stewardship Project. April 23, 2026.
Corruption and Scandal in American Sports: Causes and Consequence. Bloomsbury. 2026. GV718.2.U6 C67 2026.
Minnesota Ballpark Authority Annual Financial Report. Minnesota Ballpark Authority. February 18, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0898.
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Minn. Sports Facilities Authority. October 16, 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0834.
State of the Tech Workforce: Cyberstates. CompTIA; CompTIA . March 2026. HC79.H53 C93 2026.
Total State and Local Business Taxes: State-by-State Estimates. Council on State Taxation. December 2025. HJ4653.C7 T68 2024.
Voting Assistance Guide. Federal Voting Assistance Program. October 2025.
Fact Sheet: Individuals Incarcerated for Drug Offenses. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. March 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0885.
Property Tax Services Report: Statewide Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. February 27, 2026. HJ4121.M6 P765 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0908.
Total State and Local Business Taxes: State-by-State Estimates. Council on State Taxation. December 2025. HJ4653.C7 T68 2024.
Who Receives the Renters' Credit? Minnesota Budget Project. January 2026.
Mendota Heights Traffic Safety Camera System Pilot Program Report. Mendota Heights Police Department. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0808.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 127 Art. 3 Sec. 116 Subd. 4https://www.lrl.mn.gov/edocs/edocs?oclcnumber=1591390673
Minnesota Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. July 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0826.
Roadmap to Safety. Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety. December 2025.
State of Minnesota Pre-Management Review. Minn. Office of Traffic Safety. February 10-12, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0871.
Strategies to Improve Reporting of Impaired and Distracted Driving in Motor Vehicle Crashes. Transportation Research Board. 2026.
2025 County Screening Board Data. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. Spring 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0893.
County State Aid Highway Distribution Data. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0909.
Greater Minnesota Public Transit Technology Plan References: Peer Agency and Industry Experts Interview Results, Transit Agency Survey Results. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2021. Minn. Publication 26-0817.
Greater Minnesota Transit Investment Plan 2017 - 2037. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. May 2017. Minn. Publication 26-0815.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 350 Art. 1 Sec. 67 Subd. 1a (Minn. Stat. 174.24 Subd. 1a)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/edocs/edocs?oclcnumber=1592344813
Greater Minnesota Transit Technology Plan: Final Draft. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. June 22, 2021. Minn. Publication 26-0816.
Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund for Local Roads and Bridges. State Aid for Local Transportation. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0887.
Metro Mobility Enhancements Study. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. March 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0796.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 127 Art. 3 Sec. 125https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260796.pdf
Metro Mobility Enhancements Study: Condensed Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. March 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0795.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 127 Art. 3 Sec. 125https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260795.pdf
Metro Transit Safety & Security Action Plan. Metro Transit. May 27, 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0973.
Metropolitan Transportation Services Agency Safety Plan (ASP). Metropolitan Council. January 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0828.
Minnesota Department of Transportation Research At-A-Glance. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0843.
Minnesota State Rail Plan: Minnesota GO. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. December 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0811.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 174.03 Subd. 1bhttps://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260811.pdf
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 36 Art. 3 Sec. 23https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260811.pdf
Minnesota Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. July 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0826.
Public Transportation Fact Book. American Public Transit Association; American Public Transportation Association. April 2026. Ref HE4451.A552 2026.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Roadmap to Safety. Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety. December 2025.
Strategies to Improve Reporting of Impaired and Distracted Driving in Motor Vehicle Crashes. Transportation Research Board. 2026.
Twin Cities Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan. Metropolitan Council. February 2020. Minn. Publication 26-0818.
Minnesota's Wild Turkey Harvest Fall 2024 - Spring 2025. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0916.
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