Lawmakers worked late into the night Wednesday.
DFL Rep. Ryan Winkler said the state government shutdown was irresponsible of legislators and says the current budget being passed in the special session is the most irresponsible in state history.
Tim Brausen, Jake Spano and Claudia Johnston-Madison are vying for an at-large spot on the City Council.
A special session to pass a budget and end the state shutdown started Tuesday afternoon.
The state government shutdown will end if nine budget bills are approved.
The renowned equestrian show is set to debut in St. Louis Park this fall.
The moves bring the two sides closer to ending the state shutdown.
Justin Kaufman was called back to work on Monday after getting laid off because of the shutdown.
The state will not be processing liquor "buyer's cards."
The St. Louis Park representative called the practice "irresponsible."
A GOP leader said "very good progress" was made toward approving the bills and ending the shutdown.
The lawmakers say it just postpones dealing with the problem.
Gov. Mark Dayton said he first needs to read all nine budget bills.
Justin Kaufman was laid off as a result of the state shutdown.
Officials worry that payment shifts just delay the real issue.
Liquor store owners still don't know what will happen.
A special session is expected to begin soon.
The state government shutdown is going on 13 days.
The store's owner got a new liquor license on Monday.
While Twin Cities residents are demanding consideration for the poor and disabled, council prepares for a worst-case scenario.
An across-the-board 4 percent income tax increase was among the recommendations.
A look at shutdown-related news from various outlets.
Steve Simon and Ryan Winkler declined July paychecks; Ron Latz did not.
The county board met to discuss the issue Wednesday.
The St. Louis Park Emergency Program was looking at the loss of 26 percent of its supply.
A diverse group of political leaders are tackling the shutdown issue.
Ron Latz and Steve Simon are happy to communicate with constituents, but say those who have been negotiating should continue to do so.
Patch provides today's shutdown-related news from various outlets.
Judge Kathleen Gearin issued the order Saturday.
Special Master Kathleen Blatz is hearing from a bevy of Minnesota nonprofits.
With MillerCoors being forced to remove its product from shelves, uncertainty looms.
About 26 percent of STEP's food comes from the USDA.
As the state's unemployment rate hovers at just less than 200,000, state-run job centers closed their doors.
St. Louis Park representative says unhealthy extremism in place as state shutdown begins.
A late-night budget deal could not be reached Thursday at the Capitol.
MnDOT will operate with a skeletal crew going forward.
St. Louis Park and other districts may have to dip into reserve funds.
However, a long shutdown could deplete reserve funds and cause problems for riders.
Meetings have been taking place throughout the day Thursday.