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After negotiating by letters and press releases, Minnesota's top state officials will get in the same room to discuss a possible September special session.

Gov. Mark Dayton says he hopes lawmakers will agree to a quick special session for after Labor Day to approve disaster assistance. But Dayton said Tuesday he won't open the door to other initiatives that could make an emergency session unwieldy.

Governor Mark Dayton's office is in talks with Minnesota legislative leaders about a special session to provide disaster aid to communities hit by severe storms.

Minnesota lawmakers have agreed on a relief package for northern Minnesota communities hit hard by flash-flooding in June. The package is for $167 million.

Details of a negotiated flood relief package for northern Minnesota remain elusive for legislative leaders and Gov. Mark Dayton.

Republican legislative leaders are advising lawmakers to prepare for an Aug. 24 special session on flood relief. A memo from House Speaker Kurt Zellers and Senate Majority Leader David Senjem says the date is tentative and final details aren't yet firmed up.

Governor Mark Dayton says he will call a special legislative session for a vote on a Vikings stadium bill even if there is not a specific proposal tied to one of several proposed sites.

Minnesota lawmakers have approved a budget deal that will end a 20-day state government shutdown as soon as Gov. Mark Dayton signs it.

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has called a special legislative session in hopes of ending the state's nearly three-week government shutdown.

A special legislative session to end Minnesota's state government shutdown could start as early as Monday. A spokeswoman for Gov. Mark Dayton said Friday that Dayton plans to call lawmakers back to the Capitol when the details of budget bills are finalized in private meetings expected to continue throughout the weekend.