Gov. Mark Dayton presents his budget plan to tackle the state's $6.2 billion budget deficit in St. Paul, Minn. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. (MPR Photo/Jeff Thompson)
For Minnesota cities, uncertainty in the face of tight budgets
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As the state tries to solve the $5 billion deficit, most cities across Minnesota face higher taxes or reduced services. What changes will local residents see as city lawmakers deal with tighter budgets?
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Jim Miller: Executive director of the League of Minnesota Cities.
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Elizabeth Kautz: Mayor of Burnsville and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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