Today, Minnesota became the twelfth state to legalize same-sex marriage.
At a 5 p.m. Capitol public signing ceremony, Gov. Mark Dayton inked a law that makes gay marriage legal. The law will make it legal for same-sex couples to make their unions legally official after August 1.
Afterwards, supporters will troop over to 375 Wabash Street North in downtown St. Paul for a street party and concert.
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