Gov. Mark Dayton's veto this week of an end-of-session tax bill caused some big headaches for several Minnesota cities, including Oakdale, Woodbury and Bloomington. The bill included tax provisions linked to a dozen local development projects, which city officials are now scrambling to save.

Governor Mark Dayton wants more businesses to improve education in Minnesota by adopting schools. He spoke at a Richfield school that's been adopted by both Best Buy and Fairview Hospitals. It's provided amenities ranging from laptops to a teen parent center.

A scaled-back version of a Republican tax cut plan met the same fate as its predecessor when Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed the bill. Dayton said he could not sign a measure that would add to future deficits and reduce the state budget reserve. He also complained that the bill was aimed at cutting business taxes, without helping homeowners.

Gov. Mark Dayton will meet with Republican and Democratic leaders on Friday to negotiate an agreement on flood relief, the Associated Press reports. Dayton says he won't call the special session until leaders agree to a limited one-day agenda. A legislative panel on disaster relief held a Capitol hearing Thursday, according to the AP. Republican Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem and GOP Rep. Mary Liz Holberg say a special session is on track for Aug. 24.

Gov. Mark Dayton, Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk and House Minority Leader Rep. Paul Thissen are traveling around the state Tuesday to push their message. DFLers are also taking credit for the stadium and bonding bill.

A bill introduced by three Republican state senators ties a $300 state loan for a new Vikings stadium to a phase-out of business property taxes. They say it would generate more business contributions to a stadium effort. Gov. Mark Dayton says it would push up other kinds of property taxes and he will oppose it.