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June 2026

State-by-State Comparisons

Cover of a report titled: "The Nation's 250th Anniversary State of the States Report 2026 Minnesota." The cover includes the outline of the state of Minnesota against a blue background with a star pattern.State-by-state comparisons are prized at the Legislative Reference Library. They provide speedy answers to what would otherwise be time-consuming research projects. New reports added to our collection this month can quickly answer questions like: How do Minnesota's sales taxes compare to our upper-midwestern neighbors? How economically competitive is Minnesota? How much money did Minnesota appropriate to state arts agencies, compared to other states, in recent years? And on top of all that, one new state-by-state report ranks Minnesota the top in the nation.

The State of the Nation Project from Tulane University "brings together a diverse group of thought leaders—from across the political spectrum." Their recent report, The Nation's 250th Anniversary State of the States Report ranks Minnesota first in the nation across a range of metrics. Minnesota particularly stands out in this report for our voter participation, life expectancy, and volunteerism.

Two new reports examine taxation and other economic indicators, and provide quick comparisons between Minnesota and other states. In the newest issue of the Tax Foundation's long-running report, Facts & Figures : How Does Your State Compare?, you can see how Minnesota measures up on many areas of taxation, from sales tax to property tax to excise tax. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) also has a new report out, looking not just at taxation but other economic factors like state GDP, state minimum wage, and population trends.

Summer break may be a good time to look at how Minnesota students—from preschool through high school—compare to those in other states. Rankings of the States and Estimates of School Statistics and The State of Preschool: State Preschool Yearbook each contain a wealth of data to consider before the school year starts up again in the fall.

Some state-by-state reports cover more granular policy areas and the new issue of State Arts Agency Revenues is a good example. This report provides a nation-wide view of arts funding, and then breaks down funding trends by state. This report indicates Minnesota provides strong support for the arts, ranking high for per capita spending on state arts agencies. 

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 request a print copy of any of the items by selecting the check-box and clicking on the "Request Items" button.

Agriculture

2025 Agricultural Preserves Program. Metropolitan Council. June 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1054.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473H.06 Subd. 5https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261054.pdf

Agricultural Emergency Account Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. June 3, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1047.
Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 189 Art. 2 Sec. 3 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 17.041 Subd. 3)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261047.pdf

Annual Report, Minnesota State Fair. Minn. State Agricultural Society. 2026. S77.A2 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0986.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 37.06https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260986.pdf

Dairy Development and Profitability Enhancement Program. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. July 1, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1046.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 1 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 32D.30 Subd. 5)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261046.pdf

Tuck, Brigid. Economic Contribution of Minnesota's Ethanol Industry. Minn. Extension Service. March 2026. 

Arts

State Arts Agency Revenues. National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. 2026. NX740 .S73 2026.

Davis, Mary. The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. House Research. May 2026. NX742.M6 A79 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0985.

Banking & Financial Services

Annual Report of the National Credit Union Administration. National Credit Union Administration. April 1, 2026. 

Building Codes & Construction

FY25 Minnesota Emerging Developer Fund Program Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. March 2, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1002.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 15 Sec. 16 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 116J.9926 Subd. 7)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261002.pdf

Business

FY25 Community Wealth-Building Grant Program Pilot Project Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. February 15, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1000.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 15 Sec. 33 Subd. 5https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261000.pdf

FY25 Minnesota Emerging Developer Fund Program Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. March 2, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1002.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 15 Sec. 16 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 116J.9926 Subd. 7)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261002.pdf

FY25 Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Program Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. February 28, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1003.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 120 Art. 9 Sec. 4 (Minn. Stat. 116M.18 Subd. 8(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261003.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116M.17 Subd. 4https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261003.pdf

Children/Youth/Families

FY25 Office of Childcare Community Partnerships Report. Office of Child Care Community Partnerships. December 1, 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-0990.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 15 Sec. 1 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 116J.418 Subd. 5)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260990.pdf

Minnesota Youth Council Committee 2024-25 Annual Legislative Report of the 94th Legislature of the State of Minnesota. Minn. Youth Council Committee. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1045.
Mandated by: 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 116 Art. 8 Sec. 1 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 124D.957)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261045.pdf

Williams, Sean. Minnesota's Child Credit and Working Family Credit. House Research. March 2026. HJ4655.M62 M566 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0901.

Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families Report for the Period 11/18/2025 to 2/23/2026. Ombudsperson for American Indian Families. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1034.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 7 Art. 14 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 3.9215 Subd. 11(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261034.pdf
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 7 Art. 14 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 3.9215 Subd. 11(a))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261034.pdf

Civic Involvement & Protests

Thayer, Audrey M. and Colette A. Hyman. Weaving Community: Indigenous Women and Leadership in the Twin Cities. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2026. E98.W8 T43 2026.

Computers & Technology

Penney, Jonathan W. Chilling Effects: Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age. Cambridge University Press. 2026. K5215.5 .P46 2026.

Crime & Corrections

Independent Evaluator Progress Review Report: Minneapolis Police Department & the City of Minneapolis. Effective Law Enforcement for All, Inc.. 2026. 

Legislative Report: 2025 Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. June 15, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1041.
Mandated by: 2020 Minn. Laws Chap. 82 Sec. 5 (Minn. Stat. 626.19 Subd. 12(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261041.pdf

Probation Survey. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. April 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1050.
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/261050.pdf

Doleac, Jennifer. The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice. Henry Holt and Company. 2026. HV9950 .D65 2026.

Warrant Applications to the Courts by Minnesota Law Enforcement Agencies Related to the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Report to Legislature by the State Court Administrator. Minn. State Court Administrator. June 5, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-0983.
Mandated by: 2020 Minn. Laws Chap. 82 Sec. 5 (Minn. Stat. 626.19 Subd. 12(d))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260983.pdf

Disability Issues

Annual Disability Statistics Compendium. Disability Statistics and Demographics. 2026. 

Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Minn. Dept. of Education; Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1029.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 96 Art. 3 Sec. 17 (Minn. Stat. 125A.63 Subd. 4(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261029.pdf

Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Education; Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1028.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 96 Art. 3 Sec. 17 (Minn. Stat. 125A.63 Subd. 4(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261028.pdf

Discrimination/Racism/Equity

A Manufactured Crisis': Minnesota Communities Terrorized by the Federal Government. Human Rights Watch. June 2026. 

Ellis, Justin. The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America. HarperCollins. 2026. F615.A1 E45 2026.

Drones

Legislative Report: 2025 Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. June 15, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1041.
Mandated by: 2020 Minn. Laws Chap. 82 Sec. 5 (Minn. Stat. 626.19 Subd. 12(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261041.pdf

Warrant Applications to the Courts by Minnesota Law Enforcement Agencies Related to the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Report to Legislature by the State Court Administrator. Minn. State Court Administrator. June 5, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-0983.
Mandated by: 2020 Minn. Laws Chap. 82 Sec. 5 (Minn. Stat. 626.19 Subd. 12(d))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260983.pdf

Economic Development

FY25 Community Wealth-Building Grant Program Pilot Project Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. February 15, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1000.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 15 Sec. 33 Subd. 5https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261000.pdf

FY25 Host Community Economic Development Grant Program Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. February 15, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-0991.
Mandated by: 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 85 Art. 3 Sec. 3 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 116J.548 Subd. 5)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260991.pdf

FY25 Minnesota Emerging Developer Fund Program Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. March 2, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1002.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 15 Sec. 16 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 116J.9926 Subd. 7)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261002.pdf

FY25 Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Program Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. February 28, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1003.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 120 Art. 9 Sec. 4 (Minn. Stat. 116M.18 Subd. 8(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261003.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116M.17 Subd. 4https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261003.pdf

Laws of Minnesota 2024 Chapter 120 Grant Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. December 1, 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-0989.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 120 Art. 1 Sec. 14 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260989.pdf

Report on All Projects of the Minnesota Forward Fund to Increase Minnesota's Competitiveness. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. January 16, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-0999.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 21 Sec. 1 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 116J.8752 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260999.pdf

Economics/Economy

Tuck, Brigid. Economic Contribution of Minnesota's Ethanol Industry. Minn. Extension Service. March 2026. 

Metro Monitor: An Index of Inclusive Economic Growth in the 100 Largest U.S. Metropolitan Areas. The Brookings Institution. 2026. 

Minnesota Cost of Living Study Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. April 2, 2026. HD6993.M6 M56 2025. Minn. Publication 26-1037.
Mandated by: 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 85 Art. 3 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 116J.013)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261037.pdf

Laffer, Arthur B., Stephen Moore, and Jonathan Williams. Rich States, Poor States. American Legislative Exchange Council. 2026. 

Education-Early Care and Learning

The State of Preschool: State Preschool Yearbook. National Institute for Early Education Research. 2026. 

Education-Higher

State Higher Education Finance. State Higher Education Executive Officers. 2026. Ref LB2342 .S75 2025.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

University of Minnesota Center for Nursing Excellence and Equity Mandated Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development; Center for Nursing Equity and Excellence. 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-1007.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 120 Art. 2 Sec. 10 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261007.pdf

University Performance and Accountability Report. University of Minnesota; University of Minnesota Board of Regents. February 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1039.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 133 Art. 1 Sec. 4 Subd. 6https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/other/261039.pdf

Education-K-12

City Township Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. January 21, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1058.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261058.pdf

Dangerous Weapons and Disciplinary Incidents. Minn. Dept. of Education. April 15, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1038.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 121A.06 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261038.pdf

Final School District Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. June 30, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1056.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261056.pdf

Rankings of the States and Estimates of School Statistics. National Education Association Research. April 2026. Ref LC130 .R36 2025/2026.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Green, William D. Strike! Twenty Days in 1970 When Minneapolis Teachers Broke the Law. University of Minnesota Press. 2026. LB2844.57.U62 M563 2026.

Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Minn. Dept. of Education; Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1029.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 96 Art. 3 Sec. 17 (Minn. Stat. 125A.63 Subd. 4(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261029.pdf

Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Education; Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1028.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 96 Art. 3 Sec. 17 (Minn. Stat. 125A.63 Subd. 4(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261028.pdf

Teacher Preparation Program Data Summary Report. Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board; Minn. Board of School Administrators. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1061.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 12 Sec. 13 (Minn. Stat. 122A.091 Subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261061.pdf

Elderly

Annual Quality Improvement Report: The Nursing Home Survey Process. Minn. Dept. of Health. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1005.
Mandated by: 2004 Minn. Laws Chap. 247 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 144A.10 Subd. 17)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261005.pdf

Ombudsman for Long-Term Care Annual Report. Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care. April 10, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1026.

Elections

Minnesota's 2024 Post-Election Review. League of Women Voters of Minnesota. August 2025. JF1001 .L434 2025.

Energy Issues

Energy Factsheet: Tracking MN's Clean Energy Trends. Clean Energy Economy Minnesota. 2026. HD9502.5 .C543 U688 2026.

FY25 Energy Transition Office Report. Energy Transition Office. December 1, 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-0998.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 8 Sec. 6 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 116J.5491)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260998.pdf

Firearm Issues

Firearms in Minnesota 2022. League of Women Voters of Minnesota. 2022. HV7437.M6 L43 2022.

Fires & Fire Fighters

Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association Actuarial Valuation. Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association. February 26, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1048.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261048.pdf

Governing/Government-Federal

A Manufactured Crisis': Minnesota Communities Terrorized by the Federal Government. Human Rights Watch. June 2026. 

Large-Scale Immigration Enforcement and Its Consequences: The Impact of Operation Metro Surge. US Immigration Policy Center. March 24, 2026. 

Governing/Government-State

Large-Scale Immigration Enforcement and Its Consequences: The Impact of Operation Metro Surge. US Immigration Policy Center. March 24, 2026. 

Laws of Minnesota 2024 Chapter 120 Grant Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. December 1, 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-0989.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 120 Art. 1 Sec. 14 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260989.pdf

Ombudsman for Long-Term Care Annual Report. Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care. April 10, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1026.

Crosbie, Michael. The Art of Collaboration. The Images Publishing Group. 2021. NA737.5.P53 C767 2021.

Government Finance

City Township Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. January 21, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1058.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261058.pdf

Final City Township Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. June 30, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1059.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261059.pdf

Final County Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. June 30, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1057.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261057.pdf

Final School District Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. June 30, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1056.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261056.pdf

Minnesota Special Districts: Revenues, Expenditures, and Debt. Office of the State Auditor. June 5, 2026. HJ9260 .M565 2023. Minn. Publication 26-0988.

Proposed Budget Forms and Process. Minn. Management & Budget. June 15, 2026. HJ2053.M6 P76 2026. Minn. Publication 26-1042.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16A.10https://www.lrl.mn.gov/edocs/edocs?oclcnumber=1044746451

Updated Impact Assessment & Recovery Needs Overview: City of Minneapolis: Operation Metro Surge. City of Minneapolis. June 10, 2026. 

Health Care

988 Minnesota Lifeline Legislative Report: Annual 988 Usage Report. Minn. Dept. of Health. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1006.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 70 Art. 4 Sec. 57 (Minn. Stat. 145.561 Subd. 2(f))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261006.pdf

Adverse Health Events Chartbook. Minn. Dept. of Health. July 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1051.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 99 Sec. 4 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 144.7067)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261051.pdf

Annual Quality Improvement Report: The Nursing Home Survey Process. Minn. Dept. of Health. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1005.
Mandated by: 2004 Minn. Laws Chap. 247 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 144A.10 Subd. 17)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261005.pdf

Directory: Registered, Licensed and/or Certified and Health Care Facilities and Services. Minn. Dept. of Health. March 13, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1019.

Health Care in Minnesota: Summary Report on Quality, Disparities, and Cost: For care delivered in 2024. Minn. Dept. of Health; Minn. Dept. of Human Services. 2026. RA407.4.M6 H43 2026. Minn. Publication 26-1036.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 8 Sec. 43 (Minn. Stat. 256B.072)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261036.pdf

Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare Eligible Persons and Person Months in Calendar Year 2024. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. June 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-1012.

Minnesota Health Care Disparities by Insurance Type. Minn. Dept. of Health; Minn. Dept. of Human Services. 2026. RA418.3.U6 M56 2026. Minn. Publication 26-1052.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 8 Sec. 43 (Minn. Stat. 256B.072)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261052.pdf

Baumgarten, Allan. Minnesota Health Market Review. . May 2026. RA413 .M56 2026 pt. 1.

Minnesota Prescription Drug Price Transparency: Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Health. March 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1004.
Mandated by: 2020 Minn. Laws Chap. 78 Sec. 1 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 62J.84 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261004.pdf

Mortuary Science Disciplinary Actions. Minn. Dept. of Health. December 12, 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-1035.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 215 Sec. 15 (Minn. Stat. 149A.11)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261035.pdf

Ready or Not: Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism. Trust for America's Health. May 2026. 

Report to the Congress: Medicare and the Health Care Delivery System. Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. June 2026. 

Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy. Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. March 2026. 

STI Surveillance Report. Minn. Dept. of Health. March 24, 2026. RA644.V4 S49 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0980.

Suicide Prevention Legislative Report. Minn. Dept. of Health. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1066.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 9 Art. 1 Sec. 45 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 145.56 Subd. 5)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261066.pdf

University of Minnesota Center for Nursing Excellence and Equity Mandated Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development; Center for Nursing Equity and Excellence. 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-1007.
Mandated by: 2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 120 Art. 2 Sec. 10 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261007.pdf

Immigrants & Refugees

A Manufactured Crisis': Minnesota Communities Terrorized by the Federal Government. Human Rights Watch. June 2026. 

Large-Scale Immigration Enforcement and Its Consequences: The Impact of Operation Metro Surge. US Immigration Policy Center. March 24, 2026. 

Labor & Employment Issues

Minnesota Workers' Compensation System Report. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry. July 2025. HD7103.65 .U62 M512 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0995.

Green, William D. Strike! Twenty Days in 1970 When Minneapolis Teachers Broke the Law. University of Minnesota Press. 2026. LB2844.57.U62 M563 2026.

Land Use/Development Issues

2025 Agricultural Preserves Program. Metropolitan Council. June 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1054.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473H.06 Subd. 5https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261054.pdf

Legislatures

2026 OLA Recommendation Updates. Office of the Legislative Auditor. 2026. JK6174 .I47 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0175.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws Chap. 39 Art. 2 Sec. 11 (Minn. Stat. 3.971 Subd. 10(a))https://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/updates/2026/2026_Updates_Report.pdf

Carlson, Jim. 2026 Regular Legislative Session Fiscal Note Highlights: Legislative Budget Office Data Brief. Legislative Budget Office. June 5, 2026. KFM5821 .F574 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0997.

New Laws Effective July 1, 2026. Public Information Services. June 24, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1040.

Report Listing the Standing Committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives to Which the Legislative Auditor Did or Did Not Present Their Reports in Public Hearing. Office of the Legislative Auditor. June 25, 2026. JK6174 .O532 2026. Minn. Publication 26-1043.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws Chap. 39 Art. 2 Sec. 11 (Minn. Stat. 3.971 Subd. 10(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261043.pdf

LGBTQ+ Issues

Gorzycki, Meg. Remember the Main: The Gay Bar that Started a Movement in the Northland. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2026. HQ76.965.B37 G37 2026.

Liquor Industry & Laws

Analysis of Minnesota Municipal Liquor Store Operations. Office of the State Auditor. June 25, 2026. HV5086.M6 A53 2024. Minn. Publication 26-1044.

Marijuana/Cannabis

FY25 Cannabis Industry Startup Financing Grants Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. March 2, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1001.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Art. 3 Sec. 1 Subd. 7(b) (Minn. Stat. 116J.659 Subd. 7(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261001.pdf

Minnesota History

Gorzycki, Meg. Remember the Main: The Gay Bar that Started a Movement in the Northland. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2026. HQ76.965.B37 G37 2026.

Ellis, Justin. The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America. HarperCollins. 2026. F615.A1 E45 2026.

Parks & Recreation

The Undeniable ROI of Community Parks and Green Spaces. Trust for Public Land. May 2026. 

Privacy

A Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development; Gray Plant Mooty; Lathrop GPM. 2026. KF1262 .L43 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0981.

Penney, Jonathan W. Chilling Effects: Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age. Cambridge University Press. 2026. K5215.5 .P46 2026.

Public Records/Data Practices Act

A Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development; Gray Plant Mooty; Lathrop GPM. 2026. KF1262 .L43 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0981.

Penney, Jonathan W. Chilling Effects: Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age. Cambridge University Press. 2026. K5215.5 .P46 2026.

Public Safety

Governor's Statewide Safety Council 90-Day Preliminary Report. Governor's Statewide Safety Council. April 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1016.

Public Utilities

FY25 Energy Transition Office Report. Energy Transition Office. December 1, 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-0998.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 8 Sec. 6 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 116J.5491)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/260998.pdf

Office of Pipeline Safety 2025 Utility Performance Report. Office of Pipeline Safety. April 9, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1055.
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/261055.pdf

Report to the Legislature on Operation of the Public Utilities Commission Participant Compensation Program under Minnesota Statutes § 216B.631. Minn. Public Utilities Commission. July 1, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1033.
Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 12 Sec. 25 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 216B.631 Subd. 7)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261033.pdf

Public Welfare

Minnesota WIC Facts. Minn. Dept. of Health. February 2026. HV696.F6 M566 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0996.

Regional Governance

Annual Plan for Distribution Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund. Metropolitan Council. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1032.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 255 Art. 1 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 473.25 (d))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261032.pdf

Reproductive Health

STI Surveillance Report. Minn. Dept. of Health. March 24, 2026. RA644.V4 S49 2025. Minn. Publication 26-0980.

Retirement Income

Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association Actuarial Valuation. Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association. February 26, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1048.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261048.pdf

State By State Comparisons

Facts & Figures : How Does Your State Compare? Tax Foundation. 2026. 

Rankings of the States and Estimates of School Statistics. National Education Association Research. April 2026. Ref LC130 .R36 2025/2026.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Laffer, Arthur B., Stephen Moore, and Jonathan Williams. Rich States, Poor States. American Legislative Exchange Council. 2026. 

State Arts Agency Revenues. National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. 2026. NX740 .S73 2026.

State of the States Executive Summary 2026. State of the Nation. June 2026. 

State of the States Report 2026: Minnesota. State of the Nation. June 2026. 

The State of Preschool: State Preschool Yearbook. National Institute for Early Education Research. 2026. 

Substance Use/Misuse

State of Tobacco Control. American Lung Association. 2026. 

Taxation

City Township Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. January 21, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1058.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261058.pdf

Facts & Figures : How Does Your State Compare? Tax Foundation. 2026. 

Final City Township Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. June 30, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1059.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261059.pdf

Final County Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. June 30, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1057.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261057.pdf

Final School District Adjusted Net Tax Capacity. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. June 30, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1056.
Mandated by: 1987 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Art. 7 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 273.1325 subd. 1)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261056.pdf

Williams, Sean. Minnesota's Child Credit and Working Family Credit. House Research. March 2026. HJ4655.M62 M566 2026. Minn. Publication 26-0901.

Transportation

Annual Report: State of Freight. Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1020.

Blue Line Extension Bus Rapid Transit Alternatives Analysis. Metropolitan Council. June 15, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1010.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 8 Art. 2 Sec. 122(b)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261010.pdf

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Metropolitan Airports Commission. Metropolitan Airports Commission. May 18, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1049.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.621 Subd. 1(a)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261049.pdf

Development Trends Along Transit. Metro Transit. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1025.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) 2025 Annual Noise Contour Report: Comparison of the 2025 Actual and the 2007 Forecast Noise Contours. Metropolitan Airports Commission. February 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1018.

Minnesota Airport Directory & Travel Guide. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1024.

Municipal Screening Board Data. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. Spring 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-0993.

Pavement Condition Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. March 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1023.

Tribal Issues

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office 2025 Annual Report. Office for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. June 19, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1031.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 2 Sec. 15 (Minn. Stat. 299A.85 Subd. 6)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261031.pdf

Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families Report for the Period 11/18/2025 to 2/23/2026. Ombudsperson for American Indian Families. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1034.
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 7 Art. 14 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 3.9215 Subd. 11(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261034.pdf
Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 7 Art. 14 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 3.9215 Subd. 11(a))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261034.pdf

Thayer, Audrey M. and Colette A. Hyman. Weaving Community: Indigenous Women and Leadership in the Twin Cities. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2026. E98.W8 T43 2026.

Urban Issues

Annual Plan for Distribution Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund. Metropolitan Council. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1032.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 255 Art. 1 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 473.25 (d))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261032.pdf

Veterans/Military Issues

LSS Meals and Utilization of CORE Funding. Counseling and Case Management Outreach Referral and Education (CORE). June 17, 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1014.
Mandated by: 2025 Minn. Laws Chap. 30 Art. 1 Sec. 3 Subd. 2(h)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2026/mandated/261014.pdf

Wildlife & Hunting

2025 Minnesota Deer Harvest Report. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. March 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1017.

Minnesota Elk Harvest Report. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2025.  Minn. Publication 26-1022.

Monitoring Population Trends of Elk in Northwestern Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2026.  Minn. Publication 26-1021.

New Periodicals

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