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Bill-by-bill look at special budget session

ST. PAUL -- Here is a look at bills being considered in the Minnesota Legislature's special session, called to fund state government for two years: -- Health and human services...

news Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - 3:59am

Faces of the shutdown: Howie Zetah

Contractors who need electrical inspections to complete building projects are stuck during the state government shutdown. Callers to the main local electrical inspector, Mark Smythe, hear a series of rings...

news / local Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Protesters of the state government shutdown lined both sides of Paul Bunyan Drive Thursday afternoon. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Bemidij protesters line Paul Bunyan Drive

Protesters of the state government shutdown lined both sides of Paul Bunyan Drive Thursday afternoon. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

news / local Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Howes-Dayton meeting may have set stage for budget deal

ST. PAUL -- A pair of grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, with chips on the side, may have been just what the budget doctor ordered. That was the menu for...

news Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - 12:00am

There were no smiles Thursday evening as state leaders announced a framework of a budget deal. From left are House Speaker Kurt Zellers, Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch and Gov. Mark Dayton. Pioneer Photo/Don Davis

'We have an agreement': Dayton, GOP leaders agree on an all-frowns budget

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's three top budget negotiators walked from the governor's office Thursday evening to announce a state budget deal frowning like their best friend just died. In a...

news Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Judge: Voice your opinions on shutdown

news Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Faces of the shutdown: Robin Wold, Hope House

"We had clients who were doing very well in the community before this, and now they're back withdrawn in their homes," said Hope House director Robin Wold.

news / local Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - 12:00am

'State compromise in order': Legislators debate LGA cuts, revenue increases at Bemidji City Council work session

Sen. John Carlson, R-Bemidji, and Sen.

news / local Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Dayton will take budget message around Minnesota

ST. PAUL -- Gov.

news Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Gambling no sure bet for budget fix

ST. PAUL -- A Minnesota Capitol undercurrent for months has suggested gambling to help solve a budget impasse that now has become the longest government shutdown in state history. "The...

news Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Court weighs budget dispute; judge reluctant to make shutdown spending decisions

ST. PAUL -- The courts are not equipped to make state spending decisions, a judge said on Thursday while hearing testimony asking her to do just that if July 1...

news Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Area residents are getting ready for the fishing opener. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Area businesses ready for fishing opener

A 2007 study indicated that the fishing industry in Minnesota creates 47,000 jobs and generates $2.8 billion in direct annual expenditures. Fishing also contributes more than $640 million a year...

news / local / outdoors Fri, May 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Dayton gives lawmakers deadline on budget work

ST. PAUL -- What Gov. Mark Dayton sees as lack of progress in completing a two-year budget leaves him upset. With 27 days left in the 2010 legislative session, Dayton...

news Wed, Apr 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Minnesota leaders use different budget maps

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota policymakers are on a trip, but it appears the House and Senate have slightly different maps and both are far different than the one used by...

news Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Dayton, GOP battle over budget

ST. PAUL -- Gov.

news Fri, Mar 25, 2011 - 12:00am

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