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Dayton Talks in St. Cloud, GOP Leaders Criticize in St. Paul
The state government shutdown is going on 13 days.

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The state government shutdown is going on 13 days.

Gov. Mark Dayton begins his tour of Minnesota in St. Cloud; GOP leaders continue to push for lights-on bill.
GOP leaders spent much of Tuesday reiterating their call for a lights-on bill that would temporarily bring back to work all state employees laid off July 1.
Gov. Mark Dayton spent Tuesday participating in a roundtable discussion about the budget.
A new design from the Sensible Stillwater Bridge Partnership would save hundreds of millions of dollars on a new crossing for the St. Croix while also respecting the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Gov. Mark Dayton headed out Tuesday morning to speak to the public directly about the state government shutdown, which is in its second week.
Republican lawmakers say their counter-offer on the state budget is in the works.
A Tuesday stop in St. Cloud will be followed by trips to the far corners of the state. Meanwhile, Republicans are putting together a counteroffer to Dayton's latest proposals.
Republicans ask governor to call special session for lights-on bill.
GOP leaders continue to call for a lights-on bill.
Gov. Mark Dayton will argue his side of the Minnesota budget debate.
Gov. Mark Dayton is taking his message on the road.
The governor says he will give his side of the budget debate on a six-city tour that starts Tuesday.
Republicans ask governor to call special session for lights-on bill.
Talks slow as the Minnesota shutdown pushes into its second full week.
Gov. Mark Dayton is embarking on a statewide journey today.
Republican lawmakers say their counter-offer on the state budget is in the works.
He will be traveling throughout the state to explain his side of the budget debate.
Talks slow as shutdown pushes into second week.
A new offer emerges Thursday.