Advocates argue it would give unmarried couples more access to health care. But critics say it would have no legal standing and point out that some insurers already cover unmarried partners.
Overworked and underpaid, the Minnesota Nurses Association is ready to strike.
Gov. Tim Walz, who is facing re-election in November, announced the measure on Monday.
The 69-year-old died after four days at Regions Hospital.
Authorities say he may be headed to the metro.
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The man reportedly fell from the boat while fishing with friends.
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The Duluth band says the decision follows 'recent changes' in Parker's treatment.
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The deaths of the fish remain unexplained.
The City Council voted 4-1 against an ordinance that would have allowed unmarried partners to register their relationship with the city. Critics said it's not the city's responsibility to weigh in on the issue. The mayor emphasized that, despite the vote, people of all sexual orientations are welcome in the city.
The registry allows any committed but unmarried couple -- regardless of sexual orientation -- to register their relationship with the city. The registry gives unmarried couples no legal standing but could help them get health insurance benefits from employers.
It gives committed couples -- both gay and straight -- a way to document their relationship. Several cities have recently passed similar ordinances. Minneapolis was the first in Minnesota to do so, followed by Duluth and St. Paul.
Cut Fruit Express Inc. of Inver Grove Heights says it is voluntarily recalling fruit packages that contain cantaloupe that has been recalled by supplier DFI Marketing Inc., due to potential salmonella contamination, the Associated Press reports. The company says it is a precaution and no illnesses have been reported.
An Inver Grove Heights man can now say he's the best in the world. Nick Robbins took home the top prize of $15,000 at the World Championship Big Buck Hunter tournament in Chicago over the weekend.
Northfield is the 19th Minnesota city to pass the domestic partner registry. The ordinance goes into effect July 23. It will allow domestic partners to receive family rates for city fees on recreational programs and general services.
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