May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
MOORHEAD, Minn. The Rev. Mark Asleson knows it’s just a matter of time before a gay or lesbian couple in his congregation asks if he’ll marry them at his parish, Dilworth Lutheran Church. Continue Reading
May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
MOORHEAD, Minn. Celeste Carlson started scouting houses here months before she and her partner of six-plus years knew for sure their marriage would become legal in Minnesota. Continue Reading
May 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy.
That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota became the 12th state to embrace same-sex marriage. Minnesota gays and their supporters could not contain their enthusiasm during a 45-minute ceremony featuring Gov. Mark Dayton signing the historic legislation. Continue Reading
May 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. Hundreds of people on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate stood side by side throughout the Minnesota Capitol waiting for the House’s decision Thursday. Continue Reading
May 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota is a Senate vote and a governor’s signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage. Same-sex marriage supporters are optimistic because the House was regarded as the biggest hurdle. After the bill passed the House surprisingly easily 75-59, they were euphoric. Continue Reading
March 12, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota Senate committee voted 5-3 today to move forward with a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
“This is about family,” bill author Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, said. “We are not redefining anything.” Continue Reading
October 13, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
A few dozen people gathered Saturday at the Rotary Pavilion on the Lake Bemidji waterfront to rally support for the marriage amendment in the final weeks before the election. Continue Reading
May 10, 2012 in The Daily Republic
George McGovern said Wednesday he supports same-sex marriage. President Obama announced Wednesday that he fully supports samesex marriage. McGovern, who is at his home in St. Augustine Beach, Fla., said he was pleased when he heard that news. Continue Reading
January 29, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
A group against a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage has raised $1.2 million.
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July 13, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
In a politically risky move in Iowa, Republican Tim Pawlenty declined today to sign a pledge written by a conservative Iowa group that asks presidential candidates to denounce same-sex marriage rights, pornography and forms of Islamic law. Pawlenty said he agrees with the principles behind the Family Leader’s Marriage Vow, but not the way the 14-point pledge is cast. Continue Reading
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