Like many smaller Minnesota communities, Floodwood, Minn. is experiencing declining school enrollment, state aid cuts and increased taxes among many other challenges. (Derek Montgomery for MPR)
How is Minn. dealing with the new austerity?
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MPR News has been reporting on how Minnesota cities have been dealing with shrinking budgets on the "Forced to Choose" series. Midday hosts a discussion with reporter Jennifer Vogel, editor Dave Peters, and Jim Mulder, former director of the Association of Minnesota Counties, about what was learned from the project.
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Jim Mulder: Former Director Association of Minnesota Counties
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Dave Peters: MPR News Ground Level Project editor
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Jennifer Vogel: Reporter for MPR News Ground Level Project
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