Twin Cities metro residents could see more federal tax savings than their rural neighbors under President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," per a new analysis.

The big picture: Americans dodged a big tax hike when Congress passed the "big, beautiful bill," making the tax cuts of President Trump's first term permanent — and adding on a bunch more, Axios' Emily Peck reports.

By the numbers: On average, Minnesotans will receive a tax cut of $3,519 next year, a tick below the national average of about $3,750, according to the Tax Foundation, a group that generally favors lower taxes.

Yes, but: The projected savings will vary significantly across the state.

Case in point: Hennepin County residents will see an average federal tax cut of $4,710 — double the $2,300 for those who live in Pine County.

The intrigue: Some Minnesotans also might not notice much of a change next year. That's because the savings in the report are based in part on how the tax rate in 2026 compares with what it would've been had the 2017 tax cuts expired as planned.

Zoom in: Business owners will get some of the biggest cuts — thanks, in part, to tax cuts being made permanent for research and development expenses and other provisions.

• Those in high-tax coastal regions will also get big breaks, thanks to the increased cap on state and local tax deductions (known as SALT) that go through 2029.

Zoom out: The largest average tax cuts nationwide are happening in mountain resort towns where high-earners and business owners live. The smallest tax cuts are in rural counties.

Reality check: The bill also made some steep cuts to social spending on food benefits and Medicaid, but those mostly don't kick in until 2027 and 2028.

• For many lower-income Americans, those cuts — along with potential increases to energy costs and health care premiums tied to other provisions — will outweigh any benefits of these tax breaks.

Between the lines: The results of the 2026 midterms in Minnesota and beyond could come down in part to whether voters think they'll gain — or lose — more under the president's agenda.

What we're watching: State lawmakers at the divided Legislature will have to act next year on aligning state tax code with the federal law.

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Today marks 24 years since the September 11 attacks.

Back in 2021, we marked the 20th anniversary with a story about Tom Burnett, Jr., a Bloomington native who was among the 2,977 people killed that day.

Zoom in: Burnett, then 38, and his fellow passengers tried to retake Flight 93 from hijackers.

• "We have to do something. We can't wait for the authorities. ... It's up to us. I think we can do it," he told his wife from the air.

The plane crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, likely foiling the terrorists' plans to hit the U.S. Capitol.

Zoom out: Local memorials to Burnett, a Jefferson High graduate and quarterback for St. John's University, include a sculpture at the Mall of America, titled "Do Something."

• A post office is also named in his honor.

Burnett, who was married with children, was laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

🎧Worthy of your time: Burnett's wife Deena opened up about that harrowing day — and her husband's heroism — in a 2001 interview with MPR News.

Minnesota politicians from both parties condemned political violence and called for prayers yesterday after Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. (Background via Axios)

• Kirk, an influential conservative activist and podcaster, was scheduled to visit the University of Minnesota in less than two weeks, per the Star Tribune.

🗳️ Gov. Tim Walz hinted strongly that he's leaning towards running for reelection in remarks to Democratic donors and reporters He's expected to announce his 2026 plans next week. (Minnesota Reformer)

A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year was found guilty of sexually abusing a student in 2017, when the student was 14. (MPR News)

🏒 Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turned down an eight-year deal that would've made him hockey's highest-paid player. (The Athletic)

Once upon a time, kids headed for college got some extra-long sheets, a few crates and a hug goodbye from their parents — now they're getting thousands of dollars in dorm furnishings and interior design help.

Why it matters: Parents and "dorm-fluencers" are throwing themselves into glamorizing these temporary living spaces.

The big picture: "Gone are the days when most students pieced together secondhand finds from the side of the road and parents' basements," writes Meagan Francis in The Atlantic.

• "The era of peak dorm decor is here."

Between the lines: Dorm decor is a big industry. The National Retail Federation estimated that college students would spend $12.8 billion on dorm or apartment furnishings this year — more than food ($9.4 billion).

• And there's also the need to make your space look great for posting on social media.

Friction point: Expectations for an Instagram/Pinterest/TikTok-ready dorm put those who can't afford such luxuries in a tight spot.

📢 Weigh in: This trend has us curious about how Minnesota college students are decorating their dorms.

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Axios Local — now 30+ cities strong nationwide — hit a home run at the company retreat at Nationals Park this week.

• We're lucky to work with such smart colleagues around the country, and we're coming home inspired to make this newsletter even better!

While bopping around D.C., we were delighted to find a celebration of a Minnesota tradition: State Fair seed art.

Zoom in: More than 20 prime specimens — including several by pioneering artist Lillian Colton, aka "the Seed Lady" — are on display at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, just down the block from the White House.

• It's part of a bigger exhibition on American state fair traditions.
• Stop by if you're in D.C. through September 2026!