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Pipestone County, Minnesota

School District Question 1: Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

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Failed, the Pipestone County Star reported.

Pipestone County Star, “Voters oppose referendum, elect new representatives”, November 3, 2026. Unofficial until certified.We do not call questions. The State Canvassing Board certifies the result on November 19.

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School District Question 1: Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization was a levy question for Independent School District No. 2689 (Pipestone Area Schools) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $474.26 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $1,500 per pupil for ten years. $1,500 per pupil, replacing $474.26 per pupil

As of November 3, 2026, the Pipestone County Star reported that School District Question 1: Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization failed; the result is unofficial until Minnesota certifies it on November 19.

A yes vote means: The district's per-pupil referendum authorization changes to $1,500 per pupil.
A no vote means: The existing referendum revenue authorization is not revoked or replaced.

Levy question Independent School District No. 2689 (Pipestone Area Schools)

Cost, rate or term as stated: $1,500 per pupil, replacing $474.26 per pupil
How it reached the ballot: School Board
Official ballot language:
The board of Independent School District No. 2689 (Pipestone Area Schools), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $474.26 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,500 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2026 for taxes payable in 2027 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

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Source: Minnesota Secretary of State (official document).

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