Dayton seems increasingly intent on finding some way to end shutdown | Stories

07/06/11 Dayton seems increasingly intent on finding some way to end shutdown MinnPost photo by James Nord Gov. Mark Dayton: "I'm in negotiating mode." Analysis by Doug Grow | Wednesday, July 6, 2011 The depth of the problem Gov. Mark Dayton faces grows more evident each day: He cares about governing; the Republican majority he is trying to deal with cares only about winning. Following his hour-long ...

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Universally 'disappointing' deal reached to resolve Minnesota government shutdown | Stories

07/14/11 Universally 'disappointing' deal reached to resolve Minnesota government shutdown MinnPost photo by Terry Gydesen Neither Gov. Mark Dayton, nor House Speaker Kurt Zellers nor Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch looked triumphant as they came out of Dayton's office and declared they had reached agreement. By Doug Grow and James Nord | Thursday, July 14, 2011 Gov. Mark Dayton had to disappoint some of ...

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Racino advocates see an opportunity to make their move -- and help budget negotiations | Stories

07/14/11 Racino advocates see an opportunity to make their move -- and help budget negotiations MinnPost photo by James Nord Canterbury employees and racino supporters are angry that their private sector jobs were compromised during Minnesota's government shutdown. By James Nord | Thursday, July 14, 2011 Are racinos at the metro area's two racetracks a way out of Minnesota's two-week budget shutdown? A ...

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