Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
State of Shutdown: First Completed Finance Bills Released
State Capitol to re-open to the public Tuesday morning
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
When You're Out Of More Than Schlitz...
Could some area businesses run out of alcohol?
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Golden Valley, MN|News|
Governor: Capitol Will Be Open To The Public At 9 a.m. Today
Gov. Dayton and Republicans gave initial approval to four bills on Monday.
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Richfield, MN|News|
Minnesota Government Shutdown Day 19: Budget Deal Could Be Announced Today
A budget deal between Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP leaders could be reached as early as mid-day Tuesday.
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Burnsville, MN|News|
UPDATED VERSION: Governor, Legislature ‘Ready to Go’
A special session will commence at the governor's go-ahead.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
UPDATED: Shutdown Continues, Capitol Will Open Tuesday at 9 a.m.
A special session awaits the governor’s go-ahead.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Leader Among Republicans Says ‘We Are Ready to Go’
A special session awaits the governor’s go-ahead
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Edina, MN|News|
Michel: 'We Are Ready to Go' on Special Session
The impending session awaits the governor’s go-ahead.
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Richfield, MN|News|
Judge Denies MLBA Petition to Allow Minnesota Public Safety Department to Renew Liquor Licenses
Some retailers, bars and restaurants are in danger of losing their ability to sell liquor.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Many Bars, Restaurants Could Be Blocked from Selling Alcohol Amid State 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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Northfield, MN|News|
Many Bars, Restaurants Could Be Blocked from Selling Alcohol Amid State 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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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
(UPDATED) Judge Denies Bars' Shutdown Request
The state will not be processing liquor "buyer's cards."
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Eagan, MN|News|
Leader Among Republicans Says 'We are ready to go'
A special session awaits the governor's go-ahead.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Judge Rules Against Retailers Who Need to Renew Liquor Licenses
About 300 retailers who sell liquor did not renew their buyer's card before the shutdown began, so they cannot replenish their alcohol supply.
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Inver Grove Heights, MN|News|
Government Shutdown Day 17: Progress Reported in Budget Impasse
Governor, GOP leaders strike 'positive tone' in joint statement.
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Fridley, MN|News|
UPDATED: No Monday Special Session to End Government Shutdown
Votes could begin soon on budget bills Goodwin said she 'can't support.'
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Lake Minnetonka, MN|News|
Shutdown Update: Progress Reported on Key Spending Bill
Special Session won't be called on Monday, but law makers could be voting on bills this week.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
UPDATE: Negotiations Continue As Koch, Dayton Work to End Minnesota Shutdown
No special session will be called until the Legislature's leadership team and Gov. Mark Dayton hammer out the details of last week's agreement.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Deal At Hand On Parts Of Budget
Handshake agreement on HHS budget reported.
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Richfield, MN|News|
Minnesota Government Shutdown Day 17: Considerable Progress Made
Legislators report progress in weekend budget negotiations.
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