2025 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates on the 2025 Minnesota legislative session. Whether you’re looking for information about a new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

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

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July 1, 2011 12:39 PM

Republican Sen. Amy Koch defends her role in the budget talks

Morning Edition invited Republican Sen. Amy Koch to defend her role in the budget talks.

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July 1, 2011 11:18 AM

Shutdown stress begins for state workers, others

The government shutdown that began early today was affecting state workers, the private sector and families who tried to visit the Minnesota Zoo.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 1, 2011 11:09 AM

Voters: Why can't our leaders make a deal?

Minnesotans around the Twin Cities answer the question, "Why do you think the Minnesota legislature and governor reach a budget deal?"

by Carolina Astrain

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July 1, 2011 10:40 AM

List: What's open and what's closed in the shutdown?

A handy list of which state services are closed and which are open in the state government shutdown.

by Molly Bloom

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July 1, 2011 10:18 AM

Guards remain, staff gone at Minn. prisons

Correction officers at state prisons are working without support staff. Daily activities and programs as well as recreation and inmate visits are canceled.

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July 1, 2011 9:13 AM

Why couldn't Dayton and the GOP agree on a budget solution?

Many state government functions are closed Friday, as Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders failed to solve a $5 billion budget shortfall by the June 30 deadline. How did it get to this point, and what can be done to get the state moving again?

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 1, 2011 8:09 AM

Q & A: How will the shutdown affect roads?

Metro Transit buses and trains are operating on normal schedules, the Stillwater Lift Bridge is open, but road construction projects have stopped.

by Cathy Wurzer and Dan Olson

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July 1, 2011 7:07 AM

Kaler: U of M to operate as normal after shutdown

Eric Kaler said the school will operate as normal during the shutdown even without money from the state. Classes and research will continue and hospitals and clinics will stay open.

by Tim Post