Minnesota voters to decide on permanent school fund amendment

MOORHEAD — Election Day is just days away, and Minnesotans will vote on a constitutional measure that could give Minnesota public schools access to millions of dollars without raising taxes in their communities. In Minnesota, state law requires constitutional amendments to get a majority of all votes cast, not just the majority of votes cast in that race. So, for example, if you leave the U.S. Senate race blank but fill out other races, you didn't impact the Senate race. If you do that here, you will impact this race. Leaving it blank is the same as voting no. So what are you voting on? The Permanent School Fund is a land trust set up for schools in 1858. Today, that fund has over $2.3 billion in it. But schools can only access 2.5%. This amendment would bring that number up to 4.5%, which would be around $103 million a year. null It gives schools access to more funds without raising any taxes. For example, Moorhead schools will get an e