The dispute: Republicans want to spend no more than $34 billion in the next two years, while Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton set his target at $35.8 billion.
Happening now: Legislative Republicans are sending Dayton spending and tax bills that he says he cannot accept.
Next up: Some negotiations are planned for Friday morning.
Vetoes: If Dayton vetoes the budget bills, as expected, legislative leaders promise to keep working on a compromise.
Deadline: The state Constitution requires the regular session to end at midnight Monday.
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Special: Only the governor can call a special legislative session, and often one is not called until after the governor and legislative leaders reach a firm budget deal.
Shutdown: All major players say they are not thinking about a government shutdown, but the fact is that a shutdown can begin if a new budget is not set by the time a new budget is to begin on July 1.
Don Davis reports for Forum Communications Co., which owns the Herald.
