- Shutdown could devastate critical mental health programs
Advocates for the mentally ill say a government shutdown could be devastating for people who rely on state medical assistance to pay for care, and could leave critical programs underfunded.June 29, 2011 - How Minnesotans are thinking about a potential shutdown
Lawmakers have just two days to negotiate a budget agreement before a potential government shutdown, sending Minnesotans scrambling to make preparations.June 28, 2011 - Shelters will close or reduce service during shutdown
At least one domestic violence shelter will temporarily close if the state government shuts down, and more will be forced to reduce services.June 28, 2011 - Budget talks focus on health and human services spending
With just two days to negotiate an agreement with Republican lawmakers before a potential government shutdown, Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican leaders are trying to find additional cuts in health and human services spending, the fastest-growing part of state government.June 28, 2011 - Judge says courts must be funded in shutdown
Retired Judge Bruce Christopherson has ruled that the state's courts should continue operating even if Gov. Dayton and the Legislature fail to agree on a budget.June 28, 2011 - Dayton, GOP leaders meet again as time dwindles
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers are back in budget talks as the clock runs down on heading off a government shutdown.June 28, 2011 - State employees nervously anticipate shutdown, layoffs
State employees are growing increasingly anxious as it appears many could be laid off if the stalemate over the state's budget forces a shutdown of state operations.June 28, 2011 - 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
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