Some Minnesota counties begin issuing marriage licenses
Posted on Jun 06, 2013 at 11:15 am
Today, several counties in Minnesota began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The first weddings will take place on August 1, when the freedom to marry takes effect, but some counties have opened the license application process early in anticipation of a high volume of applications.
VIDEOS: Moving testimony and joyful celebration from Minnesota marriage victory
Posted on May 14, 2013 at 09:45 am
Yesterday, the Minnesota Senate approved the freedom to marry, making MN the 12th state in the country where same-sex couples can marry. Watch two moving speeches in support of marriage - and then relive the victory with these great videos.
Victory in Minnesota: MN becomes 12th state to approve the freedom to marry
Posted on May 13, 2013 at 04:19 pm
Today, the Minnesota Senate took a final vote on a bill to extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples, making Minnesota poised to become the 12th state to approve the freedom to marry. Governor Mark Dayton is expected to sign the bill tomorrow.
Today: Minnesota could become the 12th state to pass the freedom to marry!
Posted on May 13, 2013 at 09:45 am
Today, the Minnesota Senate will vote on a bill to extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples, marking the final vote in the process of winning marriage in the state!
Minnesota House of Representatives votes YES on the freedom to marry
Posted on May 09, 2013 at 03:00 pm
Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives voted in favor of the freedom to marry by a vote of 75-59! The bill will now be heard by the full Senate on Monday.
This week in Minnesota: The MN House will vote on the marriage bill!
Posted on May 07, 2013 at 10:45 am
The freedom to marry is gearing up for a big week in Minnesota: On Thursday, May 9, the Minnesota House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on HF1054, the bill that would extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples across the state.
New poll demonstrates that a majority of Minnesotans support the freedom to marry
Posted on Apr 29, 2013 at 11:30 am
This week, a new poll from KSTP/SurveyUSA found that a majority of Minnesota adults support ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage. The poll, measured last week, found that 51% of Minnesotans support the freedom to marry, while just 47% do not.
Laura and Kelly in Minnesota: ‘No one should have to wait any longer for basic freedom’
Posted on Apr 18, 2013 at 01:15 pm
This week, Minnesotans United for All Families released a new video as part of its 'Real Minnesotans United for Marriage' vdieo series. The spot features Laura and Kelly Olmsted from Roseville, MN
State Updates: How the freedom to marry moved forward this week
Posted on Mar 28, 2013 at 10:15 am
We don't know what the Supreme Court will do, but we know that we must continue growing the majority for marriage and winning more states. Here are updates from some of the states pushing toward the freedom to marry this year.
Minnesota marriage bills advance through committee, will face House and Senate consideration
Posted on Mar 13, 2013 at 11:15 am
Yesterday, bills that would extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples in Minnesota advanced through key committee votes in the MN House and Senate. The bills will now face consideration by the full Minnesota House and Senate.