AM 1240 WJON » gay marriage http://wjon.com Mon, 20 May 2013 20:33:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Rush Of Same-Sex Marriages Expected August 1st http://wjon.com/rush-of-same-sex-marriages-expected-august-1st/ http://wjon.com/rush-of-same-sex-marriages-expected-august-1st/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 17:10:20 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=189222 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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]]> http://wjon.com/rush-of-same-sex-marriages-expected-august-1st/feed/ 0 Getty Images Governor Dayton Signs Gay Marriage Bill http://wjon.com/governor-dayton-signs-gay-marriage-bill/ http://wjon.com/governor-dayton-signs-gay-marriage-bill/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 22:22:56 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=189070 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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]]> http://wjon.com/governor-dayton-signs-gay-marriage-bill/feed/ 0 GovMarkDayton, Twitter County Offices Preparing For Change to Minnesota Marriage Law [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/county-offices-preparing-for-change-to-minnesota-marriage-law-audio/ http://wjon.com/county-offices-preparing-for-change-to-minnesota-marriage-law-audio/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:26:17 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=188943 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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]]> http://wjon.com/county-offices-preparing-for-change-to-minnesota-marriage-law-audio/feed/ 0 Getty Images 3 Dem Senators, 1 GOP Cross On Minnesota Gay Marriage http://wjon.com/3-dem-senators-1-gop-cross-on-minnesota-gay-marriage/ http://wjon.com/3-dem-senators-1-gop-cross-on-minnesota-gay-marriage/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 00:03:49 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=188820 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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]]> http://wjon.com/3-dem-senators-1-gop-cross-on-minnesota-gay-marriage/feed/ 0 mrlaugh,flickr Dayton To Sign Gay Marriage Bill Tuesday http://wjon.com/dayton-to-sign-gay-marriage-bill-tuesday/ http://wjon.com/dayton-to-sign-gay-marriage-bill-tuesday/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 23:55:37 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=188814 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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]]> http://wjon.com/dayton-to-sign-gay-marriage-bill-tuesday/feed/ 0 United States Senate Photo Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill, Awaits Governor's Signature http://wjon.com/senate-passes-same-sex-marriage-bill/ http://wjon.com/senate-passes-same-sex-marriage-bill/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 21:29:01 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=188785 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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]]> http://wjon.com/senate-passes-same-sex-marriage-bill/feed/ 0 Getty Images Senate Begins Debate on Gay Marriage, Vote Likely Today http://wjon.com/senate-begins-debate-on-gay-marriage-vote-likely-today/ http://wjon.com/senate-begins-debate-on-gay-marriage-vote-likely-today/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 17:58:15 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=188747 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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]]> http://wjon.com/senate-begins-debate-on-gay-marriage-vote-likely-today/feed/ 0 Getty Images UPDATE: 4 In Minnesota House GOP Break Ranks On Gay Marriage http://wjon.com/minnesota-house-approves-gay-marriage/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-house-approves-gay-marriage/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:16:07 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=188148 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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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-house-approves-gay-marriage/feed/ 0 Getty Images Gay Marriage Momentum Expands to Minnesota, Illinois http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-momentum-expands-to-minnesota-illinois/ http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-momentum-expands-to-minnesota-illinois/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 20:23:48 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=187860 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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]]> http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-momentum-expands-to-minnesota-illinois/feed/ 0 Getty Images Gay Marriage Bill Wording May Change http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-bill-wording-may-change/ http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-bill-wording-may-change/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 18:48:40 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=187792 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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]]> http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-bill-wording-may-change/feed/ 0 iStockPhoto Gay Marriage Debate Heading to House Floor for a Vote [AUDIO,POLL] http://wjon.com/187491/ http://wjon.com/187491/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 18:36:06 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=187491 The Minnesota House has scheduled a Thursday debate and floor vote on the bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. Jake Loesch is a spokesman for the organization Minnesotans United - the group that supports gay marriage. He says he thinks the votes are there for it to pass in the House.

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]]> http://wjon.com/187491/feed/ 0 Getty Images Minnesota House Schedules Thursday Gay Marriage Vote http://wjon.com/minnesota-house-schedules-thursday-gay-marriage-vote/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-house-schedules-thursday-gay-marriage-vote/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 14:27:05 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=187411 The Minnesota House has scheduled a Thursday debate and floor vote on the bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. House DFL leadership announced the plans Tuesday.

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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-house-schedules-thursday-gay-marriage-vote/feed/ 0 Getty Images DFL Swing Vote on Gay Marriage Says He'll Support It http://wjon.com/dfl-swing-vote-on-gay-marriage-says-hell-support-it/ http://wjon.com/dfl-swing-vote-on-gay-marriage-says-hell-support-it/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:49:26 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=184221 A Democratic state senator seen as a swing vote on gay marriage says he'll vote to make it legal in Minnesota. Sen. Kent Eken represents a northwestern Minnesota district that backed last fall's gay marriage ban by 53 percent.

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]]> http://wjon.com/dfl-swing-vote-on-gay-marriage-says-hell-support-it/feed/ 0 Getty Images Gay Marriage Supporters Rally at Minnesota Capitol http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-supporters-rally-at-minnesota-capitol/ http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-supporters-rally-at-minnesota-capitol/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:25:19 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=183144 Hundreds of gay marriage supporters are swarming the Capitol in hopes of winning over lawmakers whose votes if the bill comes up for a vote at the Capitol. Several groups pushing for legal gay marriage are holding a lobby day Thursday.

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]]> http://wjon.com/gay-marriage-supporters-rally-at-minnesota-capitol/feed/ 0 Getty Images Republican Lawmaker Introduces Civil Union Bill http://wjon.com/republican-lawmaker-introduces-civil-union-bill/ http://wjon.com/republican-lawmaker-introduces-civil-union-bill/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:20:26 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=179623 A Republican lawmaker is introducing a bill that would allow civil unions in Minnesota.

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]]> http://wjon.com/republican-lawmaker-introduces-civil-union-bill/feed/ 0 Getty Images UPDATE: Minnesota House, Senate Panels Approve Same-Sex Marriage Bill http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-panel-approves-same-sex-marriage-bill/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-panel-approves-same-sex-marriage-bill/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:32:03 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=174590 A Minnesota Senate committee has approved a bill that would legalize gay marriage in the state. The bill was endorsed Tuesday on a 5 to 3 party-line vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee with all Democrats in favor and all Republicans opposed.

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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-panel-approves-same-sex-marriage-bill/feed/ 0 Getty Images College Republicans Split on Issue of Gay Marriage [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/college-republicans-split-on-issue-of-gay-marriage-audio/ http://wjon.com/college-republicans-split-on-issue-of-gay-marriage-audio/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:34:28 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=173396 There appears to be a split among young people in the Republican Party over the issue of gay marriage. The two-term chairman of the Minnesota College Republicans announced today (Wednesday) his support over legalizing same sex marriage. Ryan Lyk says he wants people to know that not just Democrats support the issue.

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]]> http://wjon.com/college-republicans-split-on-issue-of-gay-marriage-audio/feed/ 0 Getty Images Minnesota Divided Over Legalizing Same-Sex Unions http://wjon.com/minnesota-divided-over-legalizing-same-sex-unions/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-divided-over-legalizing-same-sex-unions/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:36:25 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=173324 A new poll finds Minnesota remains divided over legalizing same-sex marriage. The Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows 53 percent of respondents say the state statute banning same-sex unions should stand.

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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-divided-over-legalizing-same-sex-unions/feed/ 0 Getty Images Minnesota GOP Lawmakers Speak Out Against Gay Marriage http://wjon.com/minnesota-gop-lawmakers-speak-out-against-gay-marriage/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-gop-lawmakers-speak-out-against-gay-marriage/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:29:32 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=171940 A group of Republican lawmakers are calling for the defeat of a bill to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota. The gay marriage bill was unveiled Wednesday at the Capitol. Its backers say last fall's defeat of a constitutional gay marriage ban shows the state is ready for gay marriages.

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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-gop-lawmakers-speak-out-against-gay-marriage/feed/ 0 iStockPhoto WJON News On-Demand – Wednesday, 2/27/13 – Midday http://wjon.com/wjon-news-on-demand-wednesday-22713-midday/ http://wjon.com/wjon-news-on-demand-wednesday-22713-midday/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:02:37 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=171905 Here’s today’s headlines on WJON:
Owner of Goatroper's Bar pleads guilty to nine charges of tax crimes
Central Minnesota Farm Show begins
Meals on Wheels to continue despite sequester
Bill to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota introduced

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