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The Minnesota Senate has passed bills that would keep state parks open and the State Lottery operating in future state government shutdowns.

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Canterbury Park and Running Aces horse tracks will remain closed during the Minnesota government shutdown.

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There's at least one campground in the area that's not feeling the weight of the government shutdown. Two Rivers Campground and Tubing in Royalton is a privately owned and operated park with campsites along the Mississippi River that's seen an uptick in business since the shutdown.

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The state government shutdown is starting to affect beer drinkers. State officials have told the Miller-Coors company it has to stop selling it's 39 brands of beer. Officials with Bernick's in Waite Park says they haven't been told anything yet.

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Governor Mark Dayton made at a stop at Apollo High School in St. Cloud this morning and participated in a town-hall style meeting.

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It's day 12 of the state government shutdown, and many area nonprofits are feeling the crunch. Noreen Dunnells with the United Way of Central Minnesota spoke with WJON this morning.

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A Minnesota judge says state-run highway rest stops that were closed in the July 1 shutdown should remain closed because they're not a core function of government.

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As the state government shutdown drags on, more patients at St. Cloud Hospital are being affected. Dave Borgert is the Director of Communications and Government Relations for CentraCare. He says most patients have not seen a disruption in services yet. However, some services require pre-authorization.

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A commission convened by former Vice President Walter Mondale and former Gov. Arne Carlson says Minnesota should raise cigarette, alcohol and income taxes to end a week-old government shutdown.

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If Republicans and Governor Dayton do not reach a budget compromise, a number of services will be interrupted, including construction work on the West Metro Corridor.

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