Minnesota Shuts Down Its Government

Minnesota's government shut down for the first time ever after lawmakers refused to pass a temporary spending plan.

The Senate adjourned soon after Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty said he hoped the two sides could agree on a stopgap measure. Guess not.

Why didn’t they shut down during Jesse Ventura’s reign? Seems he would have been reason enough. But maybe he knew how to (whisper it) (compromise).