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City officials in Minnesota are making plans for a rush of marriages on Aug. 1, when the new state law legalizing same-sex unions takes effect. St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is promoting the city's wedding venues, including Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.

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Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a bill that legalizes gay marriage, making the state the 12th to do so. Cheering spectators filled the south lawn of the state Capitol for the outdoor ceremony, with rainbow and American flags fluttering in a sweltering breeze.

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After Governor Mark Dayton signs the gay marriage bill into law today (Tuesday), county license offices will get busy changing their paperwork. Stearns County Service Center Supervisor Tina Gapinski says it's typical for them to update forms after legislative sessions.

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Three Democrats and one Republican senator are crossover votes on the Minnesota gay marriage bill is about to become law. Democratic Sens. Dan Sparks of Austin, LeRoy Stumpf of Plummer and Lyle Koenen of Clara City voted Monday against allowing same-sex couples to marry.

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Gov. Mark Dayton says he will sign a bill legalizing gay marriage in a ceremony on the Capitol steps on Tuesday. The governor's staff announced his plans just moments after the state Senate passed the bill Monday.

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The Minnesota Senate has voted to legalize gay marriage, putting the state on the brink of becoming the 12th to allow same-sex couples to marry.

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Minnesota state senators have started their debate on gay marriage as the bill to legalize it here gets close to its last step in the legislative process.

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Four Minnesota House Republicans have broken party ranks to pass a gay marriage bill, with two Democrats voting against it. Thursday's 75-59 vote to legalize same-sex marriage sets up a Monday vote in the Senate, where supporters say they have sufficient backing.

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The national momentum on gay marriage has been limited mostly to the East and West coasts, but it looks like that's about to change. The Minnesota House votes Thursday on legalizing gay marriage, and Gov. Mark Dayton could be signing a bill as early as next week.

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The head of the group lobbying for gay marriage at Minnesota's Capitol says he supports changes to the bill that could make it easier for Republicans to support. An amendment posted Wednesday from GOP Rep. David Fitzsimmons reframes the wording in Minnesota's marriage law.

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