State Shutdown Ends

The state government of Minnesota shutdown on July 1 after budget negotations failed. After weeks of negotations, the state government shutdown ended July 20.

July 20:

July 20, 9:12: Gov. Mark Dayton announces signing of budget bills passed by the Legislature earlier today. The signing effectively ends the state shutdown. More details to follow.

July 20 8:45 a.m.: Various media reports from the capitol indicate the special session ended around 3:45 a.m. this morning and Gov. Mark Dayton is scheduled to sign the budget bills at 9 a.m.

July 19: Residents Share Reaction to State Shutdown

July 19: Special Session Called by Dayton

July 18: Budget Talks Continue as State Shutdown Enters Day 18

July 17: Maple Grove Campground Stays Impacted During State Shutdown

July 15: Gov. Dayton and GOP Agree on Preliminary Budget

July 14:

July 13:

July 11:

July 11: Maple Grove Businesses Share Thoughts on State Shutdown

July 9: State Shutdown Update: Three More Rulings In

July 6: School Districts and the State Shutdown

July 6: Hennepin County Will Be Able to Fund Critical Human Services

July 6: State Shutdown Stalls Highway 610 Road Project in Maple Grove

July 2: Minnesota Shutdown Update: Judge Rules Zoo can Reopen

July 1: Bass Lake Road Project Spared from Shutdown

July 1: Maple Grove Sites Open, Closed During Shutdown

July 1: Maple Grove Braces as Minnesota State Government Shuts Down

June 29:

June 28:

June 27:

June 23: Hennepin County Battens Down Hatches as Shutdown Nears

June 23:

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 Complete HuffingtonPost.com coverage of the Minnesota state government shutdown: 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/01/minnesota-shutdown-2011_n_888363.html