state government shutdown

As Minnesota's government shutdown drags on, Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislators are likely seeking a way out.

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The Minnesota Zoo has reopened despite the state government shutdown, thanks to a judge's ruling earlier this weekend.

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Extreme heat is causing roads to buckle near St. Cloud and the Twin Cities. But with the state government shutdown, it's going to take longer to get those roads fixed.

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There's a lot of confusion over what's open and what's closed during the state government shutdown. Here's the latest comprehensive list on Day 1 of The Great Minnesota Government Shutdown.

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Minnesota state government has shut down for the second time in six years after political leaders couldn't agree on how to solve a $5 billion budget deficit.

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The threat of a Minnesota government shutdown is prompting officials to close state parks just ahead of the busy Fourth of July weekend.

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Many rank-and-file Republican state lawmakers are waiting in their Capitol offices as they hold out hope that their own legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton make a budget deal to head off a state government shutdown.

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Budget talks to avoid a wide-ranging state government shutdown have resumed in Minnesota.

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High legislative drama is playing out at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul today as lawmakers race to avert a state government shutdown.

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Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders will meet for more budget talks with only four days left to prevent a government shutdown. Dayton and Republicans are scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. Monday at the Capitol.

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