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May 21

“In some ways, our Tumblr feels a bit like ‘MinnPost after dark.’ We approach things with more humor or snark — within reason — and try to show the personality of the organization” — MinnPost Tumblr-er Kaeti Hinck, in How some news orgs use Tumblr | Poynter.

May 17

Gov. Dayton, DFL legislative leaders have tax deal for budget
The package includes a fourth-tier income tax hike and a $1.60-per-pack cigarette tax increase, ends some corporate loopholes, and extends the sales tax to certain business services.

Gov. Dayton, DFL legislative leaders have tax deal for budget

The package includes a fourth-tier income tax hike and a $1.60-per-pack cigarette tax increase, ends some corporate loopholes, and extends the sales tax to certain business services.

May 14

Is Gay Marriage Legal in Minnesota? -

With Dayton’s signature today, the bill has been passed into law and will go into effect on August 1.

finding-joy:

Love is the Law!!! #time4marriage

Lots of great pictures streaming in from the Capitol.

finding-joy:

Love is the Law!!! #time4marriage

Lots of great pictures streaming in from the Capitol.

jasonbarnett:

Gearing up for the signing ceremony for the gay marriage bill. #mnmarriage

jasonbarnett:

Gearing up for the signing ceremony for the gay marriage bill. #mnmarriage

A timeline of Minnesota’s gay-marriage debate
Looking back on the last two years of gay marriage rights in Minnesota.

A timeline of Minnesota’s gay-marriage debate

Looking back on the last two years of gay marriage rights in Minnesota.

May 13

“I am proud to be a Minnesotan today,” Minnesota State Sen. Scott Dibble said just before the vote. “Today we have the power, the awesome, humbling power to make dreams come true.”
(Read more: Joyful same-sex marriage supporters rally after Minnesota Senate approval | MinnPost)

“I am proud to be a Minnesotan today,” Minnesota State Sen. Scott Dibble said just before the vote. “Today we have the power, the awesome, humbling power to make dreams come true.”

(Read more: Joyful same-sex marriage supporters rally after Minnesota Senate approval | MinnPost)

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Is Gay Marriage Legal in Minnesota? -

Updated!

MINNESOTA SENATE VOTES TO LEGALIZE GAY MARRIAGE
The Minnesota Senate, after four hours of floor discussion Monday, joined the state House of Representatives in approving same-sex marriage.

MINNESOTA SENATE VOTES TO LEGALIZE GAY MARRIAGE

The Minnesota Senate, after four hours of floor discussion Monday, joined the state House of Representatives in approving same-sex marriage.

Watch the gay-marriage Senate floor debate live

Watch the gay-marriage Senate floor debate live

Watch the gay-marriage Senate floor debate live -

The Minnesota Senate’s floor debate on the gay marriage begins at noon today.

Same-sex marriage: Celebration, anticipation fill Capitol in hours before Senate vote
It seems the entire state of Minnesota is waiting in anticipation for the Senate vote today on gay marriage.

Same-sex marriage: Celebration, anticipation fill Capitol in hours before Senate vote

It seems the entire state of Minnesota is waiting in anticipation for the Senate vote today on gay marriage.

May 09

Is Gay Marriage Legal in Minnesota?