Republicans say the Dayton administration is on the verge of including benefits for same-sex partners in a new contract with the largest state employee union. Some in the GOP say they've been shut out of the contract negotiations and are rankled that such a divisive social issue is part of the talks.
MN GOP Rep. spreads voted fraud disinformation, draws rebuke from SoS
The lawmaker cited a video claiming there are more than 1.2 million "missing" votes.
Witnesses help identify suspect in St. Paul shooting
The shooting happened near a gas station and bus shelter Thursday just before 1 p.m.
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Friday, September 24
The next update will be issued on Monday and include data reported on Friday.
Man, 24, fatally struck by semi backing onto highway in western MN
The victim was from Waite Park, the State Patrol says.
Climate change: What experts say you should lobby your politicians about
Collective action is required to achieve the scale of change that's needed.
Derek Chauvin is appealing his conviction of murdering George Floyd
He's representing himself because he doesn't have money to hire an attorney.
Murder charges filed in crash that killed Mack Motzko, Sam Schuneman
The 51-year-old Orono man is accused of being drunk and driving nearly 100 mph.
Golden Valley man found guilty of 2019 bar murder of Medtronic employee
Erik Kravchuk was convicted in Hennepin County Court Thursday.
Rudolph slams media that took his Zimmer comment out of context
The Giants tight end made some interesting comments during an interview.
Wisconsin officer, 26, dies from COVID day after his child is born
He died the day after his second child was born.
MN is the 3rd best state to move to in the US
That's according to an analysis from a luggage delivery service.
Man pleads guilty in connection with boy's accidental shooting death
A child found the man's gun and it went off, striking and killing the boy.
Dayton defends contracts for state workers
Dayton responded to Republican criticism of state worker contracts saying the negotiations are well within the parameters of contracts approved by former Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty. The contracts would give over 27,000 public workers a two percent raise.
Can 'true Catholics' support same-sex marriage?
Former Roman Catholic priest Jim Smith left the church about 10 years ago. He told CNN his main concern was with the church's stance against same-sex marriage. Smith says he is still a Catholic despite actively campaigning against Minnesota's constitutional amendment that would define marriage as only between one man and one woman. He has also formed a group to persuade other Catholics to vote against the measure this fall.
Workers at 8 hospitals ratify new union contract
Members of a hospital workers union have voted "overwhelmingly" to ratify a new three-year contract with eight Twin Cities hospitals, union officials said on Wednesday. The vote, by members of the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota, came just over a week after the union had threatened a two- to five-day strike as its contract was set to expire.
Poll finds majority of Minnesotans support same sex marriage
52 percent of the respondents in the Survey USA KSTP poll supported same sex marriage, while 42 percent opposed it. It's the first poll to show a majority of Minnesotans supporting it. Young people were especially likely to back same sex unions, with more than two-thirds supporting them.
Target offers same-sex marriage greeting cards
The Minneapolis-based discount giant has not taken a stance on the controversial amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota, but Target stores are now selling greeting cards honoring gay couples. The cards feature phrases like "Mr. & Mr." and "Two very special women, one very special love."
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