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The public is paying for state leaders to meet with a mediator to work out a funding dispute but what those discussions entail is off-limits.
Minnesota's strong credit ratings were affirmed despite ongoing feud over the Legislature's budget, which has led to a lengthy legal battle.
Democrats and Republicans want an answer from the Trump administration on a reinsurance plan.
Uncertainty from feds clouds state health care costs
Gov. Dayton says his experience trying to work with the federal HHS secretary is unlike anything he's ever experienced. 
Gov. Dayton and legislative leaders will hold court-ordered mediation sessions Thursday and Friday to try to resolve their budget dispute.
Minnesota might get a waiver from the federal government but lose a big chunk of funding.
Capitol security panel won’t propose new protest rules
Despite protests that have grown violent, a Capitol security committee isn't pushing for new rules to deal with spontaneous demonstrations.
The dispute between the governor and Legislature focuses on dollars and cents.
The House and Senate lay out how much cash they have in reserve and how long it would last.
Some items in the news you may have missed over the weekend.