Despite any supposed progress—and contrary to Dayton’s intent—the governor won’t call a special session on Monday morning.
Social media postings and "dysfunctional" communications causing divide.
The Minnesota Legislature appears headed back into a special session.
If Republican leaders are amenable, which isn't a guarantee, the shutdown could end today.
Area legislators were in Lakeville Wednesday and revealed that a "new model" for resolving the state's budget impasse is expected to be proposed by the legislature within 24 hours. What that means is still unclear.
MillerCoors has been directed by the State of Minnesota to come up with a plan to pull all of its 39 beer brands, including Miller Lite, Coors Light and Blue Moon, from store shelves and restaurants in the next few days.
Republican lawmakers say their counter-offer on the state budget is in the works.
Area legislators to provide budget impasse update. Month-long food drive for 360 Communities also kicks off.
Since June 30, more than 50 organizations have petitioned for funding and as of July 8, nine have received an answer.
In a two-page document, the committee outlines a framework for closing the $5 billion deficit by balancing 70 percent of it through spending cuts and the remaining 30 percent by increasing revenue.
Space Shuttle Atlantis successfully launched today—the final launch for NASA's 30-year-old Space Shuttle Program
The new owner of Ronin Sushi and Thai Café is refusing to let the state shutdown, and resultant liquor issues, dampen his dream.
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers met again Tuesday, but remained at odds about how to close a $1.7 billion gap in their budget plans.
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.
360 Communities has had to close a shelter for domestic abuse victims, but the Lakeville Resource Center said all is well, for now.
No deal was reached by lawmakers at the Capitol last night, leading to a partisan blame-game as the shutdown became official.
Teaching licensure could become a real problem if the shutdown continues long-term.
Disruptions to Lakeville, Dakota County residents will vary, but the county, city and schools likely to see little change over short-term.
New Thursday: The shutdown came to a halt on Wednesday, but what now?
State government will shut down at 12:01 a.m.
State budget standoff costing district dollars and ability to plan. Preliminary budget approved despite uncertainty.
Plan to move senior center and historical society into vacant building moves forward despite Mayor calling the plan "substandard."
Important issues facing both entities in the upcoming week.
Canterbury Park and Running Acres will remain closed until a budget deal reached.
Dakota County renewed the commercial auto insurance on its 319 vehicles with St. Paul-based Travelers Insurance.
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.
As national organizations begin to join the same-sex marriage fight, Patch investigates how both sides are expected to approach fundraising.
More than 275,000 nonprofits nationwide lost their tax exemptions this week because they did not meet legal requirements to file annual tax forms.
Despite fewer ambulance transports in Apple Valley, Lakeville and Farmington, devices like LifePak 12 and LUCAS help paramedics provide better ambulatory care to patients.
From 2008 through 2010, Apple Valley, Lakeville and Farmington ambulance response times decreased nearly two minutes on average, according to data from Allina Medical Transport.
Republican legislator says it's not appropriate for him to be paid.
Wounded soldier coming back home after life-altering injuries sustained in Afghanistan. Minnesota Twins also honoring Malin.
City Council moves ahead with independent liquor study while Council member Matt Little says it's a waste of money.
Campaigns on both sides of the issue are building alliances and plotting tactics.
The Minnesota House on Saturday, including both Lakeville representatives, voted to put the matter up for constitutional vote.
Amendment would define marriage as "union of one man and one woman."
Volunteer positions to aid in financial planning.
Lakeville's's Republican legislators joined other House Republicans—and a few Democrats—in approving two abortion bills.
Republican-led plan aims to reconfigure boundaries so population in each of Minnesota’s 134 House and 67 Senate Districts is the same.
Osama bin Laden, the global face of terrorism, the head of al Qaida, and the mastermind of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has been killed.