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.
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will be able to operate for a two-month period if shutdown comes to pass.
This story and others in a weekly roundup of city news.
Aid to cities, school districts must continue, court rules.
On July 1, stronger DWI sanctions will be implemented—requiring many DWI offenders to have ignition interlocks installed in vehicles to regain driving privileges.
A look back at city government happenings, and a look to next week's meetings.
The Board of Commissioners heard a detailed report this week on what will be affected if a budget deal is not passed by July 1.
Due to intervention from Uncle Sam, the price of gas will drop over the month of July.
Rep. Mindy Greiling discusses the budget and possible government shutdown.
From state parks to invasive species inspections, Department of Natural Resources hammering out contingency plans.
City agrees to participate in state program that aims for more tax dollar accountability.
City officials begin work on 2012 budget with goal to hold the levy line
Officials are brainstorming the best way to honor Charlie Crichton, a longtime council member who died this March. This and other news in city briefs.
A meeting with Republican legislators took a tense turn when the topic of taxing the rich came up.
Burnsville is singled out for its effective use of volunteers by state advocacy group.
In court on Wednesday, Gov. Mark Dayton outlined the programs and services that he says need to remain in place in the event of a government shutdown.
Ramraj Singh was elected chairman and two new members are sworn in.
Meet Matthew Hardegger — valedictorian, tennis captain and former advisor to the city of Burnsville.
A list of organizations who have lost their tax exempt status.
Catch up Mayor Elizabeth Kautz.
Top adminstrator's work termed commendable by mayor.
A compliation of news in brief from the June 7 Burnsville City Council meeting.
A roundup of all nine council candidates, with biographical information and more.
Catch up with Mayor Elizabeth Kautz.
At a forum on Wednesday, many of the candidates for council painted themselves as deceased Council Member Charlie Crichton's allies.
Candidates debated during a forum on Wednesday.
A final list of the candidates for Charlie Crichton's seat.
The city council is contemplating a 2 percent bump in compensation for Craig Ebeling, the city's top administrator.
Catching up with Mayor Kautz.
A weekly rundown of the stories that readers deemed most interesting over the past seven days.
A short walk through the revamped library.
Burnsville legislators have been busy working for their community. Here is what they've been doing:
The Burnhaven Library opened to the public after getting a major makeover.
Suburban homeowners pay bigger share of income compared to those in Greater Minnesota
Long-time Burnsville resident Bill Coughlin has officially decided to run for the city council seat left vacant by the passing of Charlie Crichton. We caught up with Coughlin to hear his agenda
Burnsville Sen. Dan D. Hall and State Rep. Pam Myhra praised the military and President Obama but also offered condolences for those lost in 9/11
Monday's 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Parks and Natural Resources Commission promises plenty of interesting discussion
Two public hearings could facilitate the introduction of two very different types of business in Burnsville
The city council meeting on May 3 at City Hall promises to be full of interesting discussion