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Minn. governor names first openly gay justice to state supreme court
Saturday, January 23, 2016Gov. Mark Dayton named Appeals Court Judge Margaret Chutich to fill an open spot on the Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday, installing the first openly gay justice on the state's highest court. -
Minn. governor signs LGBT-inclusive ‘Safe Schools’ anti-bullying bill into law
Wednesday, April 9, 2014ST. PAUL -- Less than 24 hours after clearing the Minnesota state House, Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday signed Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools Act into law, a bill aimed at strengthening the state’s anti-bullying law. -
Minn. state House passes anti-bullying measure; governor to sign bill today
Wednesday, April 9, 2014ST. PAUL — The Minnesota House voted early Wednesday to pass a bill aimed at strengthening the state’s anti-bullying law, sending the measure to Gov. Mark Dayton to sign. -
Gay weddings planned for midnight as marriage equality comes to Minn.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013MINNEAPOLIS -- Dozens of Minnesota gay couples made last-minute preparations Wednesday for midnight marriages, determined to exchange vows at the earliest possible moment under a new state law legalizing same-sex marriage. -
Minn. governor wary of Vikings cutting outspoken LGBT ally Chris Kluwe
Wednesday, May 8, 2013ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton has joined the list of those wondering if the Minnesota Vikings cut veteran punter Chris Kluwe solely for performance purposes. -
Minn. gubernatorial hopeful says he’ll support civil unions, not gay marriage
Thursday, April 25, 2013ST. PAUL, Minn. — An Orono, Minn., businessman angling to be the next governor of Minnesota, says he supports civil unions for gay couples but wouldn't back same-sex marriage if faced with a bill legalizing it. -
Minn. GOP senator hopes to convince colleagues to support same-sex marriage
Wednesday, February 20, 2013ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Republican state senator who supports legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota said Wednesday that he hopes to convince GOP colleagues to join him in abandoning the party's traditional stand on the issue. -
Minnesota governor calls for marriage equality legislation this year
Thursday, February 7, 2013SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- In his annual State of the State address, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton on Wednesday called on state lawmakers to put forward legislation this year that would legalize same-sex marriage. -
Minnesota governor announces task force to address bullying in state’s schools
Thursday, December 1, 2011ST. PAUL Minn. -- Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has announced he will name a 15-member task force to study the best methods used nationwide as state officials confront the problem of bullying in Minnesota's schools. -
Minnesota governor gives anti-gay marriage amendment ‘symbolic’ veto
Wednesday, May 25, 2011In a symbolic gesture, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday, vetoed a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage.
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