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Gay marriage hits close to home, but Minnesotans not ready

By Andy Birkey | 05.06.09 | 12:52 pm

While Minnesotans may say they’re not quite ready to extend full equality to same-sex couples, subtle changes abound as gay Minnesotans travel to Iowa to marry and Lutherans look to relax restrictions on churches who want to be inclusive. And while the religious right is working hard to convince Minnesotans that a proposed Constitutional amendment is needed, a new Star Tribune poll shows support for that option waning.