2025 Minnesota legislative session

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July 11, 2011 3:00 AM

Most state government work stopped, but partisan tweets in high gear

Twenty-two thousand state employees are out of work because of the government shutdown, but communication staffers for Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders from both parties are still on the job.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 11, 2011 12:00 AM

What's the budget fight about? $1.4 billion and much more

Policy differences are making the task of solving the state's projected $5 billion budget deficit over the next two years so difficult.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 11, 2011 12:00 AM

Breaking down the $1.4 billion gap between Dayton, GOP

This week, DFL Gov. Mark Dayton released figures that he said shows the gaps between the Republican-controlled Legislature and his spending proposals, a difference that comes to $1.4 billion.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 10, 2011 3:34 PM

Idled Minn. public employees holding on -- for now

Many of the 22,000 public employees out of work in Minnesota's budget impasse say they will manage to get through the extended layoff. But others are looking for new jobs, creating the potential for a brain drain.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press and Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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July 8, 2011 8:59 AM

National debate over budget is as intense as in Minnesota

Minnesota native and nationally-renowned congressional analyst Norm Ornstein compares the sharp divide in Washington to the sharp divide in Minnesota. Will Democrats and Republicans find common ground either place? What prevents this from being accomplished more smoothly?

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July 8, 2011 7:06 AM

Republicans critical of Dayton keeping chef, housekeeper

While Minnesota state government remains shut down for an eighth day Friday, some Republicans are criticizing DFL Gov. Mark Dayton for keeping his chef and housekeeper on the job at the governor's residence.

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July 8, 2011 5:00 AM

If it lasts, shutdown could make history

State government has been shut down now for a full week, and a budget agreement between Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders is nowhere in sight.

by Tom Scheck

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July 8, 2011 5:00 AM

Shutdown's effects on business only to get worse

Economists warn that even if the shutdown ends soon, some negative effects could endure, including a hit to Minnesota's reputation.

by Annie Baxter

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July 8, 2011 5:00 AM

Food inspectors will be shorthanded at fairs

With fewer than 20 percent of its inspectors on duty because of the shutdown, the Minnesota Department of Health say it won't have enough staff to thoroughly inspect the food served at festivals in the state.

by Lorna Benson