Citizens Shocked that Budget Cutbacks mean they will pay More: Tales from Normal, Mn.: FICTION

Just got the text today from Herman from Normal, MN. that local citizens there are walking around town dazed after the news was announced that city and school budget cuts will mean that they will have to pay more out of pocket costs.....They had thought that somebody else....anybody else....maybe somebody from some other town...... or well...maybe even Martians....would pay the shortfall....

Stay tuned as I follow this story.