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Parent group reaches goal to push for referendum in Anoka-Hennepin School District
By Cory Knudsen at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
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Parent group reaches goal to push for referendum in Anoka-Hennepin School District
A community-led ef...
Key takeaway From social media pushes to boots on the ground, the group Parents for Good Anoka-Hennepin says they’ve locked in the 3,000 signatures on the petition to put a referendum vote on the ballot.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Anoka-Hennepin School District's potential referendum has significant implications for Minneapolis residents, given the proximity and interconnectedness of the Twin Cities area. As the district considers its next steps, Minneapolis residents may be watching with interest, knowing that similar budget challenges could arise in their own school district. The fact that the Anoka-Hennepin district has already reduced over 200 positions as part of a $20 million budget reduction plan may raise concerns about the potential for similar cuts in Minneapolis. The success of the Parents for Good Anoka-Hennepin group in gathering 3,000 signatures could also inspire similar community-led efforts in Minneapolis, where residents may be facing their own education funding challenges. As the Anoka-Hennepin School Board weighs its decision, Minneapolis residents may be wondering if a similar referendum could be on the horizon for their own city.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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