Detroit Lakes school district tax levy to increase 1.8% in 2026

Detroit Lakes school district tax levy to increase 1.8% in 2026

DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes School Board certified a property tax levy of $10,135,177 that is payable in 2026, toward the end of its meeting on Monday, Dec. 15. This marked a 1.83% increase over the previous year’s levy of $9.95 million. Just prior to setting the levy, the board held its 2025 truth in taxation hearing, with District Finance and Operations Director Jason Kuehn presenting an overview of the 2025-26 school budget and property…