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Minn. poised to become 12th state to legalize gay marriage

The 37-30 vote came after a failed, last-ditch attempt by opponents to scuttle the measure. Only one Republican, Sen. Branden Petersen, joined a majority of DFL legislators.

Updated: May 14, 2013, - 09:59 AM

Gay marriage splits Anoka County

Residents share widely divergent views on House vote.

Updated: May 11, 2013, - 11:26 AM

'Ban-the-Box' bill sent to governor

Dayton favors limits on criminal history in job hunts.

Updated: May 08, 2013, - 10:00 PM

Minnesota House sets new election in case of candidate's death

Would change process in event of tragedy and expand absentee voting.

Updated: May 08, 2013, - 07:49 PM

Child care union bill stalls in Senate committee

Backers surprised by 11-11 tie; two DFLers voted no.

Updated: May 06, 2013, - 09:02 PM

Minnesota House abandons plans to vote on gun legislation this year

“Neither side has been willing to come to an agreement,” Speaker Thissen said as to why expanded background checks and...

Updated: May 02, 2013, - 12:13 AM

House OKs $15B education bill with free all-day kindergarten

The Minnesota House decided to make early-childhood education programs more affordable, to pump more money into K-12 classrooms and to eliminate testing requirements for graduation.

Updated: April 23, 2013, - 09:48 PM