St. Michael, MN|News|
Koch, Dayton and Leaders Meet Again Tuesday
The two sides are still at odds, but are still attempting to bridge the divide to get the state up and running
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Fifth Day of Minnesota Shutdown Yields Little Progress
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers met again Tuesday, but remained at odds about how to close a $1.7 billion gap in their budget plans.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Impact of Shutdown: Public Safety
If police department were hiring, licensing would be an issue, Police Chief Jim McDonald says.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Day Five of the State Shutdown, Still Little Progress
Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP lawmakers met Tuesday for the first time since the parties called for “a breather” last week.
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Northfield, MN|News|
Fifth Day of Minnesota Shutdown Yields Little Progress
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers met again Tuesday, but remained at odds about how to close a $1.4 billion gap in their budget plans.
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Golden Valley, MN|News|
Dayton, Republican Lawmakers Meet After A 'Breather,' But The Shutdown Continues
Governor: 'We have the same gulf between us that we have always had.'
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Fridley, MN|News|
Ex-Fridley Exec on Panel Seeking Shutdown Solution
Former Medtronic VP Kris Johnson joined committee that ex-U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale helped form.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Shutdown Today: More Discussion, No Movement
Gov. Dayton says Republican stance leaves little room for negotiation.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Day 5 of Shutdown Yields Little Progress
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers met again Tuesday, but remained at odds about how to close a $1.4 billion gap in their budget plans.
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Oakdale, MN|News|
Minnesota Shutdown Update: Day Five, Little Progress
Republicans say shutdown was unnecessary, they want a lights-on bill
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Richfield, MN|News|
Chief Fritz: Minnesota Government Shutdown Has No Affect on Richfield Police Department
Some cities' Police are being more affected than others during shutdown.
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Minnetonka, MN|News|
State of Shutdown: Minnesota Zoo Reopens
Canterbury Park, Running Acres remain closed until a budget deal reached.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Some Foresee Limitations on Police Departments During Shutdown
Several people testified this week that the inability to hire and train new officers, and the lack of updates to vehicle license databases, would put public safety at risk.
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Roseville|News|
Update: Political Statesmen Look to Break Budget Impasse, State Shutdown
Two Roseville legislators back bipartisan committee formed by Carlson, Durenberger and Mondale.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
(Updated): Shutdown: Panel Seeks To Do What Legislature and Dayton Haven't
Dibble likes both the concept and the character of this panel.
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Lakeville, MN|News|
State of Shutdown: Political Heavyweights Intervene in Budget Brawl
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, Gov. Arne Carlson and U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger have called together a committee to brainstorm a solution for Minnesota and end budget stalemate.
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Golden Valley, MN|News|
Shutdown: Commission Seeks To Do What Legislature and Dayton Haven't
Former politicians—Democrats and Republicans—seek a moderate solution to the budget impasse.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
Independent Group Assembles to Find Third Party Solution to Minnesota Shutdown
With Gov. Mark Dayton's blessing, a third-party group has assembled to find a solution to the current stalemate.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
UPDATE: Bipartisan Committee to Devise Alternate Minnesota Budget Solution
The committee, created by former Minnesota politicians Vice President Walter Mondale, Gov. Arne Carlson and U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger, aims to have a budget solution by week's end.
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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
(UPDATED) Simon, Latz Support New Budget Committee
A diverse group of political leaders are tackling the shutdown issue.
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