Mark Dayton

Minnesota State Shutdown’s Over With Dayton’s Signature On 12 Bills
Minnesota State Shutdown’s Over With Dayton’s Signature On 12 Bills
Minnesota State Shutdown’s Over With Dayton’s Signature On 12 Bills
We knew it was getting close, but it looks like we can officially say the shutdown for the state of Minnesota has reached its end.   It's over. Finally. Gov. Mark Dayton ceremoniously signed a dozen bills Wednesday morning that will turn the lights back on for Minnesota's government and close the door on a shutdown that was the longest in recent U.S. history. In the course of three minutes, he sig
Little Progress Emerges From First Post-Shutdown Talks
Little Progress Emerges From First Post-Shutdown Talks
Little Progress Emerges From First Post-Shutdown Talks
The first day since the holiday weekend and sadly there is no encouraging news as of yet.   Leaders at the Capitol emerged Tuesday from the latest negotiations since the shutdown began with little progress to announce. In fact, things may have taken a step backward. Republicans renewed their request for the governor to call a special session
Will They Stay Or Will They Go?  The Minnesota Vikings May Have A Friday Deadline For Stadium
Will They Stay Or Will They Go? The Minnesota Vikings May Have A Friday Deadline For Stadium
Will They Stay Or Will They Go? The Minnesota Vikings May Have A Friday Deadline For Stadium
Remember when the Minnesota North Stars left?  The first thing the state did was put together a plan to get an NHL franchise back.  If the Minnesota Vikings leave, that will happen again but there are no guarantees of the state getting another team nor would it be deserving of one if they lose the Vikings.  The difference is right now the state and Vikings have an opportunity to work things out, i
Dayton: Vikings Should Pay Up To Half The Cost Of New Stadium
Dayton: Vikings Should Pay Up To Half The Cost Of New Stadium
Dayton: Vikings Should Pay Up To Half The Cost Of New Stadium
The governor has never publicly said what he thought the team should cover and now perhaps his comments will begin a negotiating process?  I would love to see the Vikings get a stadium and I think using casino revenues and an increase in sports merchandise tax is a good path for public costs so it won't impact everyone.  While Vikings brass may not want to pay that much out of pocket, they must be