- 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 - GOP senator: Impending shutdown already affecting construction
Republican legislators say the impending state government shutdown is already having a negative effect on the state's roads and bridges, and the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee says it doesn't have to be that way.June 23, 2011 - Hennepin County considering layoffs, closings to prep for shutdown
Hennepin County is considering whether to lay off employees and close its service centers to prepare for a likely government shutdown.June 23, 2011 - Child care could take a hit in government shutdown
A government shutdown could be costly for low-income parents that receive child care subsidies, and centers that rely on full enrollment to stay afloat.June 23, 2011 - Minn. budget fight shifts from Capitol to court
Ramsey County Chief Judge Kathleen Gearin hears arguments Thursday from attorneys for Dayton and others about the size and scope of the shutdown.June 23, 2011 - State aid should continue, argues League of Minnesota Cities
The League of Minnesota Cities argued that state aid to cities should be paid during a state government shutdown.June 22, 2011 - With no budget deal, GOP prepares shutdown lawsuit
With just over a week before a potential state government shutdown, officials failed to meet to negotiate a budget deal, sending some lawmakers to prepare a lawsuit.June 21, 2011 - Olmsted County leaders prepare for shutdown
Olmsted County community leaders are preparing for a possible government shutdown.June 21, 2011 - Parties heat up rhetoric over looming government shutdown
With 10 days left before a potential Minnesota state government shutdown, Republican legislative leaders today are calling on DFL Gov. Mark Dayton to resume negotiations and make a new budget offer. GOP leaders also urged Dayton to call a special session, even though the two sides remain deeply divided on key issues.June 20, 2011
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