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.

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.

The Minneapolis-based retail chain remains mum on the controversial marriage amendment in Minnesota, but a fairly new online ad for Target's wedding registry sends a strong message. It shows two grooms embracing with the slogan, "Be Yourself, Together."

Editor Matt Von Pinnon wrote in his column, “Starting today, The Forum will accept for publication the announcements of gay marriages, engagements and anniversaries if the marriage takes place in a state or country where it’s legally recognized." The newspaper was criticized last week after it refused to publish the marriage announcement of two Fargo women who plan to get married in New York next month.