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Little Falls Today
By the People, for the People
Little Falls Schools Referendum Promises Savings and Modernization
Community leaders say the plan will improve facilities and efficiency for the next 20-30 years
Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:35pm
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A bold, pop art-inspired illustration celebrates the community investment in Little Falls' schools.Little Falls TodayThe Little Falls Community Schools district is proposing a referendum on April 14 that would close the Middle School, move 6th-8th grades to other facilities, and fund critical upgrades to the High School, including replacing aging mechanical systems, enhancing safety and security, and modernizing learning spaces. The plan is projected to save the district $1 million annually in operational costs over 20 years, offsetting the cost of the improvements.
Why it matters
Strong schools are seen as vital to protecting property values and attracting new families and businesses to Little Falls. This referendum is the result of years of community-driven planning and offers a fiscally responsible path forward for the district's facilities needs.
The details
The referendum includes two questions. Question 1 would address critical needs at the High School, including replacing 50-year-old mechanical systems, enhancing safety and security, and modernizing learning spaces. Question 2 proposes a new three-station gymnasium that would serve as a multi-use space for physical education and community activities.
- The Little Falls Community Schools referendum will be on the ballot on April 14, 2026.
- The district estimates the proposed changes would save approximately $1 million annually in operational costs over the next 20 years.
The players
Little Falls Community Schools
The public school district serving the city of Little Falls, Minnesota.
Rep. Ron Kresha
A Republican state representative and co-chair of the Education Finance committee, who is voicing support for the referendum.
What they’re saying
“Strong schools are the backbone of a thriving community. They protect property values and attract new families and businesses to Little Falls. This plan is the result of years of community-driven study and offers a viable path forward for the next 20–30 years.”
— Rep. Ron Kresha, State Representative
What’s next
Voters in the Little Falls Community Schools district will decide the fate of the referendum on April 14, 2026.
The takeaway
This referendum represents a fiscally responsible investment in the future of Little Falls' schools and community. By closing the Middle School and upgrading the High School, the district can achieve significant operational savings while modernizing its facilities to better serve students and the broader public.
