Minnesota cities received word today they will continue to receive local government aid payments during a government shutdown, according to an order issued by a Minnesota judge.

“There is no doubt that cities dodged a major bullet this morning that may have crippled communities,” said Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities President Nancy Carroll. “It is just as important that the final budget compromise does not impose yet another round of cuts to cities that will result in higher property taxes for families and businesses and make communities less competitive for retaining and growing jobs.”