Eagan, MN|News|
Dayton Calls Special Session
Shutdown's end appears just hours away.
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Northfield, MN|News|
Dayton Calls Special Session; End of Minnesota Government Shutdown in Sight
Gov. Mark Dayton called for a special legislative session to begin 3 p.m. today—19 days into the shutdown of Minnesota government—after approving preliminary versions of nine legislative bills totaling $35.4 billion over the 2012-2013 biennium.
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Richfield, MN|News|
UPDATED: Dayton Calls Special Session to End Minnesota Government Shutdown Today
Now in the 19th day of the state shutdown, a special session has been called.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Dayton Calls for Special Session to Begin 3 p.m. Tuesday
House Speaker Kurt Zellers said during a Tuesday news conference that lawmakers would try to move the process along "as quickly as possible."
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Special Session Called
Session will start at 3 p.m.
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Hopkins, MN|News|
(UPDATED) Governor Calls Special Session
The shutdown could soon be over.
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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
(UPDATED) Special Session Called
The state government shutdown will end if nine budget bills are approved.
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Minnetonka, MN|News|
Judge Denies Bars' Shutdown Request
The state will not be processing liquor "buyer's cards."
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Lakeville, MN|News|
Hundreds of Minnesota Bars, Restaurants Facing Liquor Issues Amid Shutdown
Ramsey County District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin ruled against a petition filed by the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) to allow Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety to issue “Buyer’s Cards” to licensed alcoholic beverage retailers.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Minnesota Lawmakers Agree on More Budget Bills Monday
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republicans both gave approval to public safety/judiciary, transportation and environment bills.
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Northfield, MN|News|
Legislators Could Be Called for Special Session
Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders made progress on the budget impasse late Monday.
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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
Dayton, GOP Agree on Four Budget Bills
The moves bring the two sides closer to ending the state shutdown.
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Hopkins, MN|News|
Legislature Could Reconvene As Early As Tuesday
Public Safety/Judiciary, transportation and environmental bills all have cursory approval.
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Hopkins, MN|News|
Leader Among Republicans Says ‘We Are Ready to Go’
A special session awaits the governor’s go-ahead
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Mendota Heights, MN|News|
Doors to State Capitol Scheduled to Open Tuesday
Four bills made it through negotiations Monday.
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Lake Minnetonka, MN|News|
Special Session to End Shutdown Could Begin Today
Governor says State Capitol complex will be open to the public this morning.
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Roseville|News|
Update: More Progress Towards Breaking Budget Impasse
Special session could be called as early as Tuesday.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Deal May Be Confirmed Tuesday
Parties work quickly Monday night to approve bills.
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Edina, MN|News|
Judge Denies Bars' Shutdown Request
The state will not be processing liquor buyer's cards.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
Governor Declares Capitol Open, Special Session Could Begin Today
The negotiating teams were able to salvage talks Monday, and a special session now looks likely this week. Early in the day, that didn't seem to be the case.
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