Word of a potential breakthrough in Minnesota's budget stalemate is reviving hopes for backers of a Minnesota Vikings football stadium deal.
(07/14/2011)
Dayton's missing an opportunity to carve out a long-term solution.
(07/14/2011)
A special Midday discussion on the latest proposal from Gov. Mark Dayton to end the budget stalemate with Republican legislative leaders.
(Midday,
07/14/2011)
While GOP leaders are resisting the governor's calls for new revenue, several rank and file members are starting to say more money is needed to end the government shutdown that is now in it's 14th day.
(07/14/2011)
There certainly are a lot of clear losers because of the shutdown of Minnesota state government. But are there any winners?
(07/14/2011)
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.
(07/14/2011)
Parents and child care providers are expressing relief at a judge's ruling Wednesday to restore funding for child care assistance programs in Minnesota.
(07/13/2011)
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.
(07/13/2011)
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.
(07/13/2011)
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.
(07/13/2011)
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.
(07/13/2011)
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.
(07/13/2011)
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,
07/13/2011)
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.
(07/12/2011)
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.
(07/12/2011)
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