# Jail Overtime Crisis and New Social Programs

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-06-26T21:49:33+00:00
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## Resource

County jails are drowning in overtime costs because staffing budgets ignore inevitable absences — a consultant’s four-year plan proposes hiring more staff, creating flexible teams, using non-licensed workers, and adding civilian support to slash expenses. Commissioners back the plan and even consider facility upgrades, while the Sheriff highlights her efforts to reassign licensed staff and the impact of new state paid leave. Meanwhile, Minneapolis’ Lake Street social worker program gets renewed funding to keep high-risk residents out of jail, and a major department merger in January 2027 could bring in nearly $800K — though concerns linger about preserving disparity elimination work countywide. Finally, a $6 million HIV/AIDS grant is approved to serve low-income residents across 13 counties, despite a recent funding agency visit that left one commissioner shaken. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/426e73ae92bbaf5b

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