Read the article: Legislative news briefs: First budget-cut bill advances to Thursday vote
Read the article: State House votes to speed up regulatory permit process
Read the article: Minnesota officials don't see Wisconsin-type demonstrations taking place
Read the article: No protests in Minnesota but state's budget deficit much deeper
Read the article: Layoff notices arriving in the mail for Minnesota state employees
Read the article: Dayton declares budget talks at impasse
Read the article: Divide too great, state government shut down
Read the article: UPDATE: Shutdown over
