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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.

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.

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.

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.