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Tens of thousands of students attending institutions in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system would pay more in tuition this fall under a proposed budget discussed Wednesday, but at least officials are now confident the classroom doors will be open this fall even if other parts of the government shut down.
Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty is introducing himself to Iowans by mail this week, sending his first mailing advertisement of the 2012 caucus campaign.
Republican legislative leaders say Gov. Mark Dayton's court filing in preparation for a possible state government shutdown is a "political document" and that a July 1 shutdown could still be averted.
The governor and lawmakers have until June 30 to figure out a budget deal or the state will run out of money.
It's crunch time for the big time players in the Minnesota Vikings stadium deal.
Rep. Michele Bachmann's smooth presidential debate performance stands to make her a bigger force in the Republican Party after years of errors and hyperbole. Her new credibility could pose problems for GOP leaders trying to put together a deal with President Barack Obama on reducing the nation's debt.
The countdown to a government shutdown has thousands of Minnesota families wondering if they'll see a steady paycheck this summer. And it's not just state workers who could feel the pinch in 16 days if lawmakers don't agree on a budget.
The federal government has denied Minnesota's request for disaster assistance for homeowners, renters and businesses hit by last month's deadly tornado in Minneapolis.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court handed Republican Gov. Scott Walker a major victory on Tuesday, ruling that a polarizing union law could take effect that strips most public employees of their collective bargaining rights.
The state Department of Human Services is notifying hundreds of thousands of clients that they might lose access to health care assistance and other services if Minnesota government shuts down on July 1.
If you've been watching television recently, you may have seen ads about a special state senate recall election in Wisconsin.
A former FBI director says federal prosecutors have decided not to charge Minnesota businessman Nasser Kazeminy or former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman in a case stemming from a lawsuit alleging that Kazeminy tried to funnel $75,000 to Coleman.
Minnesota campaign finance regulators are considering requiring the disclosure of corporate donations to ballot initiatives in the run-up to next year's general election, when voters will decide whether the state constitution should define marriage as the right of only opposite-sex couples.
Gov. Mark Dayton, the Minnesota Vikings owners and other key players in the push to build a new football stadium in Ramsey County met behind closed doors for 90 minutes but didn't resolve differences that have stalled progress.
One hand clutches a crisply folded U.S. flag with a concealed weapons certification protruding; the other slides discreetly into a denim coat pocket. Behind the beaming state lawmaker, a silhouette target with bullet holes square in the chest. Next to her nameplate, a "No New Taxes!" sticker.
