(FOX 9) - Dozens of school districts across Minnesota turned to voters in the 2025 election asking taxpayers for help fund their local schools.

Many districts said they face budget woes – pointing to increasing operating costs, declining enrollment, and other reasons unique to each community.

Minnesota school district funding requests

By the numbers:

According to the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA), districts have become more dependent on referendums than in the past. The nonprofit association tracks referendums across the state.

According to MSBA data, there was a total amount of $1.6 billion in potential levy requests. Their data shows 70 school districts turned to the community to approve funding in this election. Of the 96 ballot questions, over 62% passed. Voters app

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