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Union showdown takes center stage at Minnesota Capitol
The Legislature’s final testy days became a battle on the most sweeping union expansion in Minnesota in recent history. Vocal...
Updated: May 19, 2013, - 12:30 AM
Minnesota borrowing proposal fails on mostly party-line vote
A frustrated House DFLer, Alice Hausman, said there is no time to salvage the proposal by Monday’s adjournment.
Updated: May 18, 2013, - 04:16 PM
PAC backs Minnesota's gay marriage coalition
Minnesotans United forms a group to raise money for the DFL and GOP legislators who cast yes votes.
Updated: May 15, 2013, - 09:45 PM
Minnesota says 'I do' to same-sex marriage; 7,000 witness signing
"You changed the course of history," Gov. Dayton said as Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Updated: May 15, 2013, - 10:01 AM
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
Minnesota budget deal: Tax hikes on high earners, tobacco
Revenue increases would boost school spending and fund a property tax relief plan. GOP responded with scorn.
Updated: May 13, 2013, - 08:20 AM
Minnesota gay marriage deal has roots in gun debate
Shelving gun bills helped complete a turnaround in just one session and set up Monday’s Senate vote.
Updated: May 11, 2013, - 11:53 PM
In historic vote, Minnesota House approves gay marriage bill 75-59
The measure passed with resounding DFL support and votes from four Republicans. The measure now goes to the Senate on Monday.
Updated: May 10, 2013, - 08:53 AM
Dayton working on new Vikings stadium funding plan
Dayton, legislative leaders target tax loopholes but not new casinos.
Updated: May 09, 2013, - 06:11 AM
Minnesota House set to vote on same-sex marriage today
Advocates on both sides continued to press legislators in preparation for Thursday’s vote.
Updated: May 09, 2013, - 05:50 AM
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