2025 Minnesota legislative session

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July 7, 2011 12:00 AM

With government shut down, workers' comp claims in limbo

Without a working state government, disputes over workers' compensation benefits are on hold, leaving thousands of medical insurance claims in limbo.

by Martin Moylan

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July 7, 2011 12:00 AM

Parents await ruling on child care assistance subsidy

Affording child care continues to be a concern for the 26,000 subsidized families who are cut off during the state government shutdown, now in its seventh day. A judge could rule to continue distributing funds toward child care.

by Sasha Aslanian

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July 6, 2011 9:44 PM

More negotiations, but no fix yet from Dayton and GOP

Republicans are calling for a special session, but Gov. Mark Dayton said he's isn't willing to call lawmakers back yet. "We've got the same gulf between us that we've had all along," Dayton said.

by Tom Scheck

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July 6, 2011 4:36 PM

Added pain: Shutdown costs millions

The state's six-day-old shutdown over state spending is costing it millions of dollars - a toll that will only rise the longer it lasts.

by Martiga Lohn

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July 6, 2011 8:49 AM

Zellers renews call for 'lights on' bill, says gambling a revenue option

Republican House Speaker Kurt Zellers said delaying payments to school districts and raising revenue through new gambling are both options when it comes to balancing the state's budget.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 6, 2011 6:31 AM

Vandals strike shut down Afton State Park

The Washington County Sheriff says 12 people were arrested after breaking into park cabins at Afton State Park over the July 4th weekend.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 1, 2011 2:57 PM

Central Corridor construction to continue in shutdown

Construction is continuing on the Central Corridor light rail project between Minneapolis and St. Paul, despite a state government shutdown.

by Dan Olson

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July 1, 2011 2:25 PM

Ag department open, but hampered, in shutdown

On this first day of a government shutdown, most state agencies are operating with only essential staff — the lone exception being the state Department of Agriculture.

by Sasha Aslanian

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July 1, 2011 1:00 PM

Special Master hears appeals to re-open some state services

Hearings were under way Friday morning at the the Minnesota Judicial Center. Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz is considering whether parts of Minnesota state government should be re-opened.

by Laura Yuen