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Same-Sex Marriage Supporter Isn't Confirmed

The Associated Press — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:58:38 +0000

The family of a teenager who posted his support for same-sex marriage online says the boy has been denied a Catholic rite of passage at his church in northwestern Minnesota.

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Questions, Answers on Minnesota Marriage Amendment

The Associated Press — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:54:29 +0000

After a long and expensive campaign about the definition of marriage, Minnesotans vote Tuesday on whether the state constitution should be amended to prohibit same-sex couples from legally marrying in the state. No matter how the vote turns out, it's not likely to end the debate in Minnesota over what kind of couples should have legal access to marriage rights.

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For Minnesota Gay Couples, Marriage Vote is Personal

The Associated Press — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:42:07 +0000

Many gay couples in Minnesota are watching next week's vote on gay marriage and wondering if they'll ever see legal recognition for their relationships. If the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage loses, it would be a symbolic victory for gay Minnesotans.

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Marriage Amendment Opponents Rally at University of Minnesota

The Associated Press — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:21:02 +0000

Opponents of Minnesota's constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage are pushing to get out the vote as the race enters its pivotal final week. Hundreds rallied for Minnesotans United for All Families at the University of Minnesota Monday.

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Poll: Fight Over Ban on Gay Marriage is Tight

The Associated Press — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:15:13 +0000

A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows the fight over a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage is in a statistical dead heat. The Star Tribune reported Sunday that 48 percent of likely Minnesota voters support the amendment that would define marriage as between one man and one woman, while 47 percent of Minnesotans oppose the change.

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Minnesota Gay Activists Pitch to Tough Crowd: Seniors

The Associated Press — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:56:04 +0000

Supporters of gay marriage who are fighting a proposed ban on Minnesota's ballot are trying to win over a particularly skeptical audience: senior citizens. As Election Day approaches, polls show Minnesotans are closely divided on a constitutional ban.

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SCSU Survey: Minnesotans Divided on Amendment Questions

Jim Maurice — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:59:45 +0000

The Constitutional Amendment Questions on the November ballot were the focus of a recent statewide survey conducted by St. Cloud State University. The 600 randomly chosen adult Minnesotans were interviewed October 15-21.

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The 2012 Vote – How Do You Plan to Vote on the Marriage Amendment [POLL]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:48:32 +0000

One of the two Constitutional Amendment questions that will be on the ballot in Minnesota on November 6th is the Marriage Amendment question.

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Ex-Viking Birk Lends Support for Gay Marriage Ban [VIDEO]

The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:26:36 +0000

Former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk has proclaimed his support for an amendment banning gay marriage in Minnesota. Birk appears in a web-only ad and also wrote a commentary for the Star Tribune on Monday detailing his stance.

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What's Missing From Pro-Gay Marriage TV Ads? Gays

The Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:25:21 +0000

With gay marriage appearing on the ballot in four states this year, the airwaves are starting to fill up with ads aimed at persuading voters that same-sex relationships are OK. But one thing missing from those ads is actual gay people.

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Minnesota Catholic Bishops Seek Marriage Fight Donors

The Associated Press — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:26:04 +0000

Minnesota's Roman Catholic bishops are urging churchgoers to donate money for television ads in support of a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.

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Poll Shows Minnesotans Divided Over Marriage Amendment

The Associated Press — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:16:27 +0000

A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows Minnesotans are about evenly divided over a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. Six weeks before Election Day, 49 percent of the likely voters polled supported the proposed amendment, while 47 percent opposed it.

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Ventura Speaks Out Against Gay Marriage Amendment

The Associated Press — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:22:41 +0000

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura is speaking out against a gay marriage ban on the Minnesota ballot. The former Independence Party governor and longtime gay rights supporter appears in a video posted online Friday by Minnesotans United for All Families, the main group working to defeat the proposed constitutional amendment.

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Minnesota Marriage Amendment Foes Winning Money Race

The Associated Press — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:17:13 +0000

Opponents of Minnesota's proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage may be winning the money race but supporters say they're confident voters will approve it anyway.

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General Mills Opposes Marriage Amendment

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:23:13 +0000

The leaders of one of Minnesota's largest companies say they are opposing a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in the state. In a letter to employees and the public, Ken Charles, vice president of global diversity and inclusion, wrote the company doesn't believe the proposed ban is in the best interests of their employees or the state's economy.

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Target T-Shirts Rile Marriage Amendment Supporters

The Associated Press — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:40:47 +0000

Supporters of a marriage amendment on Minnesota's November ballot aren't too happy with the Target Corp. The Minneapolis retail chain is selling "Pride" T-shirts on its website to raise funds for a marriage equality group.

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Polls on Gay Marriage Not Yet Reflected in Votes

The Associated Press — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:51:11 +0000

Poll after poll shows public support for same-sex marriage steadily increasing, to the point where it's now a majority viewpoint. Yet in all 32 states where gay marriage has been on the ballot, voters have rejected it.

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Same-Sex Marriage Supporters Undeterred by NC Vote

The Associated Press — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:41:50 +0000

Supporters of same-sex marriage in Minnesota say they're undeterred by passage of a constitutional amendment in North Carolina that defines marriage solely as a union between a man and woman.

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Marriage Amendment Supporters To Begin Raising Campaign Donations

Lee Voss — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:18:56 +0000

A group that supports amending Minnesota's Constitution to prohibit gay marriage has filed paperwork needed to begin raising campaign donations. Minnesota for Marriage filed late last week with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

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