Coverage dated September 24, 2026

University of Minnesota announces $225 million in cuts over the next two years

Headline from KAAL Rochester

(ABC 6 News) — The University of Minnesota announced it would be cutting $225 million from the overall University budget over two years, according to a message from the university’s president. The cuts equate to 12-15% of the allocated operating revenue.

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    University of Minnesota announces $225 million in budget cuts across all campuses (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    It comes after the U approved a budget in June raising students’ tuition by 3.8%, the sixth consecutive year of increases for the U.

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Duluth Public Schools outlined $12 million in cuts ahead of Nov. 3rd (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Duluth Public Schools must make a $5M budget reduction in 2027-28, or more $12M in cuts could follow, impacting staff, students and programs.

  3. KAAL Rochester

    University of Minnesota announces $225 million in cuts over the next two years (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    (ABC 6 News) — The University of Minnesota announced it would be cutting $225 million from the overall University budget over two years, according to a message from the university’s president. The cuts equate to 12-15% of the allocated operating revenue.

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