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Minnesota pastor quits over ELCA decision to allow gay clergy

By Andy Birkey | 11.02.09 | 3:00 pm

elcaThe Rev. Nate Bjorge quit his position with the First Lutheran Church in Little Falls last week after the church voted to remain a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The ELCA, the nation’s…

Pawlenty opposes plan for same-sex partner benefits

By Andy Birkey | 05.05.09 | 11:00 am

Tim Pawlenty (Wikipedia)In a letter to Sen. Don Betzhold, DFL-Fridley, and Rep. Phyllis Kahn, DFL-Minneapolis, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said he wouldn’t sign a bill that contained health benefits…