Minnesota's budget

Minnesota Public Radio coverage of the Minnesota budget negotiations.

Shutdown: Many losers, but some businesses hope for a boost
There certainly are a lot of clear losers because of the shutdown of Minnesota state government. But are there any winners?July 14, 2011
Dayton, GOP leaders announce budget agreement
Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders have announced a deal on a budget "framework agreement" to end the Minnesota state government shutdown. The agreement was reached after about three hours of talks among the parties this afternoon.July 14, 2011
Judge restores child care assistance during gov't shutdown
Parents and child care providers are expressing relief at a judge's ruling Wednesday to restore funding for child care assistance programs in Minnesota.July 13, 2011
No free pass during shutdown; anglers must be licensed
There is no free pass for anglers who thought they could fish through the government shutdown without a fishing license, said Tom Landwehr, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.July 13, 2011
Dayton finds support for budget stance in Rochester
In a now 13-day old state government shutdown, Gov. Mark Dayton spent Wednesday in Rochester and Albert Lea talking to Minnesotans about the budget impasse.July 13, 2011
Shutdown forces mental health crisis programs to cut services
A judge said some services could continue under the shutdown, but many people who provide critical mental health services were laid off on July 1.July 13, 2011
State: MillerCoors can't sell in Minn. because of shutdown licensing problem
The state has told MillerCoors it needs to pull its products from stores, bars and restaurants statewide because of a licensing problem caused by the shutdown.July 13, 2011
Dayton continues state tour, waits for GOP counteroffer
Gov. Mark Dayton hits the road again today to talk about the budget impasse and a state government shutdown that is now entering its 13th day.July 13, 2011
Minnesota shutdown: The national perspective
At day 13, Minnesota's government shutdown is now the longest in the United States since 2002. How is the stalemate perceived nationwide by leading economists with opposing views on fiscal issues?Midmorning, July 13, 2011
Shutdown is mixed bag for tourism industry
Minnesota's tourism industry is projected to lose millions of dollars for every week that state government remains shut down. But gauging the impact on tourism-related businesses depends on whom you ask.July 12, 2011
Religious leaders call for end to shutdown
Leaders of several religious faiths gathered outside the State Capitol Tuesday to call for an end to the government shutdown, and to endorse a budget solution that includes new tax revenue.July 12, 2011
In St. Cloud, Dayton lays out budget impasse, shutdown
Gov. Mark Dayton said he feels emboldened about his stand on the state budget after a Tuesday morning forum in St. Cloud, in which state residents and workers urged the governor and Republican leaders to compromise.July 12, 2011
Shutdown cutting off the flow of alcohol
About 300 bars, restaurants and liquor stores around Minnesota are unable to buy alcohol right now because of the government shutdown. A court appointed referee overseeing the shutdown will take up their case today.July 12, 2011
In Iowa, meanwhile, they're talking about how to spend a surplus
A newspaper notes with satisfaction that Iowa has avoided the problems now afflicting its neighbor to the north.July 12, 2011
Still no deal; Dayton hits road to put pressure on GOP
After spending much of the last week away from public view, Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday that he will be taking his case to the public.July 12, 2011