Minnesota Public Radio says lawsuits are costing cities, counties and school of districts tens of millions of dollars this year. Hennepin and Ramsey counties have paid out about $45 million in refunds.
Water levels on the river have dropped about six to eight feet since Friday.
Keith Harvell had been missing since early last month.
A 21-year-old man and a 51-year-old man were identified as the people who died at the scene this past weekend.
The case will also remain in juvenile court, with conditions.
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Wardlow's announcement sparked swift criticism from the MN GOP and the party-endorsed candidate, Jim Schultz.
The latest US News list is for the most populous metro areas only, so no small towns.
Two of the seven were EF-2 level tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
72 hours of case data reported over the weekend is included in Tuesday updates.
Although a settlement was made, the city will not admit fault or take any responsibility for the incident as part of the agreement with Stallings.
Recent heavy rainfall produced a strong currents on the water.
The Legislature's decision to replace the homestead tax credit with a market value exception saved the state money ... by shifting the cost onto local property taxes. That's the main ingredient in a mix of factors pushing up property tax bills around the region.
The number of delinquent taxpayers in Hennepin County has dropped, but more taxpayers are at risk of losing their properties to pay off their tax bills. Hundreds of property owners owe the county nearly $43 million in back taxes and penalties. The Star Tribune reports the county sent out a record 931 notices last year warning owners the deadline to redeem their properties was about to expire.
Some Ramsey County residents could see dramatic increases in their property taxes despite the county's plan to cut spending. Hundreds of taxpayers turned out at a hearing to plead with leaders to lessen the tax burden, but many people had equally passionate pleas to preserve public services.
Property taxes are up all over Minnesota this year. But while the Twin Cities area deals with hikes of a little over 3 percent, the increases approach 9 percent in the rest of the state. Some of the biggest increases are in Duluth and on the Iron Range.
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