Little Falls Community Development Board Backs School Referendum

Group cites partnerships and community benefits as reasons to support school funding measure.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:35pm

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The Board of Directors of Community Development of Morrison County has issued a letter in support of the Little Falls School District's upcoming referendum. The board highlights the school district's partnerships with the city and local organizations to expand childcare, affordable housing, and vocational training opportunities that have benefited the broader community.

Why it matters

The Community Development Board's endorsement of the school referendum underscores the important role the school district plays in driving economic and community development in Little Falls. The board argues that a thriving school district is essential for the overall vitality of the city.

The details

The school district has collaborated with the City of Little Falls to construct a new 100-child daycare center, partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Career Force Center to build affordable housing using student vocational training, and worked with the city to attract major businesses like Barrett Pet Foods and North Freeze Dry to district-owned land, generating over $1.3 million in property taxes since 2022.

  • The school district's partnerships with the city and local organizations have been ongoing for several years.
  • The referendum vote is scheduled for the upcoming election.

The players

Community Development of Morrison County

A local community development organization whose board of directors is endorsing the Little Falls School District referendum.

Little Falls School District

The public school district serving the city of Little Falls, Minnesota, which is seeking voter approval for a funding referendum.

City of Little Falls

The local municipal government that has partnered with the school district on various community development initiatives.

Habitat for Humanity

A nonprofit organization that has collaborated with the school district and city to build affordable housing using student vocational training.

Career Force Center

A workforce development organization that has worked with the school district and Habitat for Humanity on the affordable housing project.

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What they’re saying

“In closing, we feel that in order to have a thriving community we must have a thriving school district. Over the years our School District has been a partner to help the community grow.”

— The Board of Directors, of Community Development of Morrison County

What’s next

Voters in the Little Falls School District will decide the fate of the referendum in the upcoming election.

The takeaway

The Little Falls School District's partnerships with the city and local organizations have generated significant community benefits, from expanded childcare and affordable housing to new business development and tax revenue. The Community Development Board's endorsement highlights the school district's central role in the city's overall vitality and growth.