- FEMA to state: What's the plan for nuclear incident during shutdown?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking state officials if a state government shutdown would affect their ability to respond to an incident at one of the state's two nuclear power plants.June 27, 2011 - Judge considers whether courts should shut down
A judge is considering whether the state's judicial system should continue to be funded in the event of a government shutdown.June 27, 2011 - Potential shutdown could cost millions while causing long-term damage
Costs include lost productivity, delays and financial penalties. They're beginning to add up even before the shutdown, which will begin Friday if Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature don't agree on how to close a $5 billion budget gap.June 27, 2011 - Sunday state budget talks end; no progress reported
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders have ended talks for the day aimed at reaching a budget agreement that would head off a state government shutdown next week.June 26, 2011 - Dayton, GOP to continue budget talks Sunday
Minnesota's top leaders wrapped up a second day of budget talks Saturday by saying they plan to keep talking Sunday.June 25, 2011 - Officials prep for shutdown-related transit disruptions
Twin Cities transit officials say they can keep the buses and trains running on reserve funds for a few weeks if there's a state government shutdown, but they're making plans for fare increases and route reductions if an eventual budget agreement cuts their funds.June 24, 2011 - Dayton, GOP meet today after 'productive' talks Friday
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders will spend a summer Saturday behind closed doors trying to head off a state government shutdown that would hit in less than a week if they can't agree on a budget.June 24, 2011 - Dayton, GOP announce weekend meetings, little else
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders say they're committed to lengthy negotiations over the next two days to try to reach a budget deal and avoid a government shutdown.June 24, 2011 - State leaders meet to work on budget deal
Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders have started what they say will be an all-day meeting aimed at bridging their state budget differences.June 24, 2011 - What are the political implications of the budget impasse?
If the budget is balanced -- or state government shuts down -- on July 1, will Minnesota Democrats, Republicans and independent voters be satisfied with their elected leaders?Midday, June 24, 2011 - Former GOP lawmaker: Raising revenue likely needed for budget deal
Raising additional revenue will likely be needed in a negotiated budget deal between DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders, former Rep. Paul Kohls said Friday.June 24, 2011 - Shutdown disrupts state park visitors, holiday plans
Reservations will be disrupted for more than 3,000 campsites in state parks should the government shut down.June 24, 2011 - Minnesota not the only state dealing with a budget crisis
Minnesota is just one of several states heading toward a potential government shutdown. Midmorning gets an update on budget battles in California and Iowa and examines why governors and legislators across the nation are engaging in a high-stakes game of chicken.Midmorning, June 24, 2011 - Judge Gearin: No ruling this week on shutdown case
State officials and special interest groups appeared in court Thursday to describe which services should be deemed essential and what kind of court intervention is appropriate if the government shuts down on July 1.June 23, 2011 - Shutdown could lock out thousands of medical professionals
Doctors, nurses, dentists and other medical providers are rushing to renew their licenses before a possible government shutdown, or else find themselves prohibited from working.June 23, 2011
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