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By the People, for the People
Minnesota Counties Seek State Funding to Upgrade Outdated Software
Aging technology causes increased costs for taxpayers as workers fix errors and develop workarounds.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Minnesota counties are using outdated software that they say ends up costing taxpayers a lot of money when it comes to correcting errors and finding workarounds. Legislation is being considered this session to address the problem and provide state funding to upgrade the aging technology.
Why it matters
Outdated government software can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and higher costs for taxpayers. Upgrading these systems is crucial for counties to effectively deliver public services, but often requires significant funding that local governments struggle to secure on their own.
The details
Counties report that the outdated software they currently use causes increased costs as workers have to spend time fixing errors and developing workarounds. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would provide state funding to help counties upgrade their technology and modernize their systems.
- The Minnesota legislative session is currently underway, with the proposal to address the outdated county software being considered.
- Gov. Tim Walz recently spoke about the end of Operation Metro Surge and the trauma inflicted on the state of Minnesota.
The players
Tim Walz
The Governor of Minnesota.
Minnesota Counties
Local government entities in the state of Minnesota that are using outdated software to deliver public services.
What’s next
The Minnesota Legislature is currently considering a proposal to provide state funding to help counties upgrade their outdated software systems.
The takeaway
This issue highlights the challenges local governments face in modernizing their technology infrastructure, and the importance of state-level support to ensure counties can deliver efficient and cost-effective public services to their constituents.
