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One year out from ballot, marriage amendment groups mobilize

By Andy Birkey | 11.09.11 | 9:19 am

Still in the early stages, campaigns for and against the constitutional same-sex marriage ban are using very different strategies as they build up their armies of grassroots supporters for next year’s ballot.

While total new jobs increased, public sector hires fell slightly

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By Nicolas Mendoza | 11.08.11 | 1:21 pm

While the private sector hires showed a slight bump, the number of new hires at state and local governments fell 14,000 in September.

North Dakota lawmakers deny benefits to locked out workers at American Crystal Sugar

American Crystal Sugar in East Grand Forks, Minn. Photo: Wes Peck, Flickr
By Jon Collins | 11.08.11 | 12:12 pm

About 420 North Dakota residents who have been locked out of work at American Crystal Sugar since Aug. 1 are being denied unemployment benefits under state law.

Minnesota Poll: 48 percent back anti-gay marriage amendment

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By Andy Birkey | 11.08.11 | 11:53 am

Earlier studies have shown that people changed their positions based on the wording of the poll.

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Members of Minn. delegation urge FDA to speed medical device approvals

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By Jon Collins | 11.08.11 | 10:16 am

The medical device industry is a major backer of Rep. Erik Paulsen, with donations from industry Political Action Committees (PACs) and executives helping to make him the lead fundraiser in Minnesota’s House delegation.

Women would be disproportionately affected by GOP candidates’ tax plans

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By Sofia Resnick | 11.08.11 | 9:31 am

The variations on the flat tax proposed by Herman Cain and Rick Perry, both of which would make the system less progressive, cost women more than men.

Minnesota Family Council backs Heidemann, Anderson for Anoka-Hennepin School Board

By Andy Birkey | 11.08.11 | 5:30 am

The Minnesota Family Council argued that the district is being targeted by national liberal groups because of its policy that limits discussion of LGBT issues.

Ellison, McCollum, Walz challenge constitutionality of federal marriage ban

By Andy Birkey | 11.08.11 | 5:00 am

The letter argues that passage of the Defense of Marriage Act was a radical departure from the practice of allowing states the right to define marriage.

Ron Paul tops Iowa Indy’s Power Rankings; Bachmann floundering

By Staff Report | 11.07.11 | 3:15 pm

Panelists on this unscientific survey say that U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign isn’t living up to expectations.

Election day Tuesday; St. Paul moves to ranked choice voting

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By Jon Collins | 11.07.11 | 1:47 pm

Non-partisan voting resources are available to Minnesota residents through the League of Women Voters and the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office.