ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - There was no obvious movement on Friday towards a complete budget deal at the Minnesota Capitol, but legislative leaders say they’re confident a special session should come next week.

They have one month to avoid the first government shutdown since 2011.

Budget blockages

What's shaking?:

A few privately arranged agreements popped up on the legislature's website Friday, leaving just three omnibus budget bills to sew up.

But there are still some big hurdles to jump and legislators who were at the Capitol for the last shutdown are hearing some echoes of 2011.

Like a semi overturned in the Lowry Hill tunnel blocking traffic, cutting MN Care insurance for undocumented adults while keeping it for kids could block the road to a budget.

"If that is to pass, i

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