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.
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.
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.
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.
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.