Anoka-Hennepin School District
Coverage of Anoka-Hennepin School District in the Nexus archive.
- Shopping for school supplies? Now is the time to buy them.
Parents should start buying school supplies now due to early back-to-school sales and potential shortages. Costs for elementary and high school students range from $100 to $200. Kristin McGrath of the Krazy Coupon Lady advises immediate shopping to avoid last-minute issues.
- Legal expert: Parents gathered thousands of signatures, but it may not be enough to stop Anoka-Hennepin school cuts
Parents in Anoka-Hennepin School District gathered over 3,000 signatures to push for a tax levy referendum to prevent budget cuts, but legal experts say state law does not allow residents to force such a vote. The school board approved a 2026-2027 budget with program cuts and job losses, citing that state law prohibits public-initiated referendums on operating levies. A legal analysis confirmed that while petitions can make political demands, they cannot legally mandate a vote under current Minnesota law.
- Parent group reaches goal to push for referendum in Anoka-Hennepin School District
A parent group in Anoka-Hennepin School District collected 3,000 signatures to push for a tax referendum, aiming to prevent school cuts due to budget reductions. The district acknowledges the petition but notes referendums must be initiated by the school board, not petitions.