Today's ruling by a judge on essential services is a tough blow for families, and could have far-reaching effects across Minnesota.
(06/29/2011)
A government shutdown would also suspend electrical inspections required by law for nearly all construction projects, effectively slowing building projects to a halt and potentially stranding workers.
(06/29/2011)
Employees are preparing state parks for closure, and small tourism community boosters say they'll lose millions because of canceled vacation plans.
(06/29/2011)
Here's a quick look at how the court's ruling affects individual government programs and departments, and how many employees will continue working in each area.
(06/29/2011)
The consequences of a Minnesota state government shutdown became clearer on Wednesday, when a court decided only "critical core functions" would continue. But the budget solution that would prevent it remained elusive.
(06/29/2011)
Legislators are saying little about their closed-door meeting and negotiations, so who takes the political blame if government shuts down?
(06/29/2011)
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.
(06/29/2011)
Lawmakers have just two days to negotiate a budget agreement before a potential government shutdown, sending Minnesotans scrambling to make preparations.
(06/28/2011)
At least one domestic violence shelter will temporarily close if the state government shuts down, and more will be forced to reduce services.
(06/28/2011)
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.
(06/28/2011)
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.
(06/28/2011)
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers
are back in budget talks as the clock runs down on heading off a
government shutdown.
(06/28/2011)
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.
(06/28/2011)
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.
(06/27/2011)
A judge is considering whether the state's judicial system should continue to be funded in the event of a government shutdown.
(06/27/2011)