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Government Shutdown Leaves Minnesota Workers Without Pay

10/29/2025

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The ongoing government shutdown has left Minnesota federal workers anxious about job security and finances.
As of October 1, federal employees missed their first full paycheck while Congress continues to receive salaries.
Some lawmakers from both parties have asked that their paychecks be withheld during the shutdown.
The National Nuclear Security Administration furloughed 1,400 employees, with 400 continuing to work without pay.

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Story summary

The ongoing government shutdown has left Minnesota federal workers anxious about job security and finances.
As of October 1, federal employees missed their first full paycheck while Congress continues to receive salaries.
Some lawmakers from both parties have asked that their paychecks be withheld during the shutdown.
The National Nuclear Security Administration furloughed 1,400 employees, with 400 continuing to work without pay.