On July 19, the council voted to strengthen regulations on an industry that has been tainted by arrests and allegations of prostitution in the last six months.
In the days leading up to the election on July 26, we'll provide you with profiles to reacquaint the public with those running.
After pulling an all-nighter in St. Paul, the Republican rep called Patch to give us the lowdown on the conclusion of the state's longest budget battle.
After working through the night, the legislature and the governor finally came to an accord.
The Minnesota Historical Society announces it will reopen its 26 historical sites and museums, including Fort Snelling. A week late for the Gonzales-Hanneman wedding; other couples planning weddings at state venues also out of luck.
Eight bills passed by both house and senate. Two remain.
A special session will commence at the governor's go-ahead.
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican leaders report considerable progress after a weekend of negotiations.
A short segment from the performance of 3 Man Trio, one of many bands that played the teen center's anniversary party.
Domestic abuse shelter clients stayed in Eagan while the Hastings location closed because of the state government shutdown.
The stack at Xcel Energy’s Black Dog Plant will disappear from the skyline in the next few years. This story and others in a weekly roundup of city news.
A transcription of the offer.
Lawmakers will be heading back to St. Paul for a special session.
The scramble is on to find new grants to sustain the popular Burnsville music venue and youth center.
Find out who did and who didn't.
Guest columnist to parties: Bury the hatchet. The rest of us have.
Gov. Mark Dayton headed out Tuesday morning to speak to the public directly about the state government shutdown, which is in its second week.
To promote home improvement, the Burnsville City Council is looking to help and it could come in the form of a homeowner rebate. This story and others in a weekly roundup of city news.
Since June 30, more than 50 organizations have petitioned for funding and as of July 8, nine have received an answer.
Local legislators reacted with some skepticism after an independent committee called by Arne Carlson and Walter Mondale offered up a "third way" to solve the budget crisis that has brought the state to a standstill.
Gov. Mark Dayton put an offer in front of GOP leaders, who promptly rejected it. Republicans said the offer went "backward."
Council votes to allow more frequent info changes on electronic reader board signs, but one member says they are a distraction and a visual blight.
As part of its efforts to hold down deer population, city plans archery hunts for fall.
Tuesday, Gov. Dayton met with GOP leaders to break the budget stalemate, to no avail.
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, Gov. Arne Carlson and U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger have called together a committee to brainstorm a solution for Minnesota and end budget stalemate.
The city of Burnsville will have to front up to $100,000 as shutdown cuts off funds to employee retirement program, EMS services and others.
Canterbury Park, Running Acres closed until budget deal reached.
CBS: "Minnesota shutdown — is federal government next?" Just one of many other stories we've collected in a roundup of media coverage of the shutdown.
Those left out of Wednesday's ruling have petitioned the court for financial relief. As yet, no decisions have been made.
The state government shutdown pulled the plug on the Lewis House in Hastings, one of just two shelters serving Dakota County.
Here's a sampling of what the crowd had to say late Thursday, as midnight approached.
The governor and GOP leaders have not yet resumed budget talks.
A complete compendium of coverage.
The state is headed for imminent shutdown after hours of haggling between Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislators failed to produce results.
Citizens demonstrated and converged on the state Capitol this afternoon to voice their displeasure with the impending state government shutdown.
Monday, Republican Legislators sent an e-mail out to state workers. Here is what is said.
Late Thursday, lawmakers hinted that it may be possible to reach a compromise. This is a timeline of the latest developments in the shutdown saga. Continue to check back for updates and specific local info.