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Minnesota Senate Passes Bills to Ease Shutdown Pain

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:47:31 +0000

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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Horse Tracks to Stay Closed During Shutdown

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:22:29 +0000

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

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Two Rivers Campground in Royalton Offers Camping in the Midst of Government Shutdown [VIDEO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:09:53 +0000

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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Shutdown – Beer And Liquor Sales Could Run Dry

Jim Maurice — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:38:14 +0000

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 Dayton Comes To Apollo High School, Talks Shutdown with Residents [VIDEO]‬‏

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:50:11 +0000

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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United Way of Central MN Assists Local Programs During Shutdown, but CEO Fears it Will be Harder in Coming Months [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:55:05 +0000

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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Judge Says Rest Stops Should Stay Closed

The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:29:24 +0000

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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Long Shutdown Could Affect More Patients [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:37:52 +0000

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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Mondale-Carlson Group Weighs in on Minnesota Shutdown

The Associated Press — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:41:19 +0000

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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Area Road Construction Work Will Be Halted in Government Shutdown, Says Mayor Kleis [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:22:37 +0000

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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Amid Dire Budget, MN House Recaps '05 Shutdown

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:11:50 +0000

A stalemate-induced Minnesota government shutdown has gotten a fresh look from a House committee before the real budget debate even begins at the Capitol.

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