MN Marriage Amendment Fails: 'Vote No' Wins

While proponents were saying the race was still too early to call, the Associated Press called the race shortly before 2 a.m. The vote means the state constitution will not define marriage as only between a man and a woman.

The Minnesota Marriage Amendment has been rejected. The campaign to amend the Minnesota state constitution to limit the definition of marriage to strictly between heterosexual couples was defeated Tuesday by more than 51 percent of a statewide vote. With 92 percent of state precincts reporting, the Associated Press reported shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday that Amendment 1—informally known as the Minnesota Marriage Amendment—had failed: "Vote No" won. Speaking to a cheering crowd of hundreds at St Paul's River Centre, Richard Carlbom, the campaign manager for Minnesotans United for All Families, told audiences that Minnesota was the first state in the nation to reject a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage at the ballot …

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Donald Lee

6:31 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

The left has its own stereotypes that it uses to justify its agenda, equally untrue.   more ›

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Marriage Amendment Opponents Conduct Phonathon at Northfield Church

Roughly 60 volunteers telephoned South Metro voters from First United Church of Christ of Northfield on Saturday.

If a South Metro resident received a phone call concerning Minnesota’s proposed marriage constitutional amendment this past weekend, that call probably originated in Northfield. First United Church of Christ of Northfield played host on Saturday to a phonathon conducted by Minnesotans United for All Families. On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman, which would limit marriage to opposite sex couples. Minnesotans United is the official campaign opposed to the proposed amendment. Phonathon organizers said early Saturday afternoon that volunteers were on pace to make more than 3,000 calls to registered voters in Rice, Dakota, Scott and Goodhue counties …

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Northfield City Council Passes Resolution Opposing Minnesota Marriage Amendment

On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman—which would limit marriage to opposite sex couples.

The Northfield City Council on Tuesday cast a symbolic 5-0-1 vote passing a resolution opposing the proposed Minnesota marriage amendment. On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman—which would limit marriage to opposite sex couples. Supporting the resolution were Councilors Betsey Buckheit, Ivan Imm, Suzie Nakasian, Erica Zweifel and Mayor Mary Rossing. Northfield is short its seventh councilor because Patrick Ganey resigned from his seat last month. Watch video of the meeting. Councilor Rhonda Pownell abstained from voting, saying that every voter will have their voice heard next month on Election Day. "This amendment is being brought before the people…

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Corey Butler Jr.

1:47 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Adriana Estill I agree with Kristie--when it comes to issues of civil rights (which this amendment threatens), I believe we all have a responsibility. And that responsibility doesn't just include voting on our own but also making sure that, in the face of discrimination, prejudice, and intolerance, there are communities willing to take collective stands. So I'm immensely proud of St. Olaf's …   more ›

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Carleton College Faculty Opposes Minnesota Marriage Amendment

On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman—which would limit marriage to opposite sex couples.

Carleton College faculty members on Monday took a symbolic vote to oppose the proposed Minnesota marriage amendment. On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman—which would limit marriage to opposite sex couples. Carleton Faculty President Clara Hardy told Northfield Patch that faculty members had a thoughtful and civil discussion about whether or not to address the amendment. "The decision to move ahead to consider and vote on the resolution was more difficult than the decision to pass the resolution once we got to that point," she said. "But I thought the faculty did a great job acknowledging and responding to the arguments on both sides, and everyone I'…

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Marriage Amendment: Should the Northfield City Council Oppose It?

The Northfield City Council at its Tuesday meeting will consider approving a resolution opposing the proposed Minnesota marriage amendment.

The Northfield City Council at its Tuesday meeting will consider approving a resolution opposing the proposed Minnesota marriage amendment. On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman—which would limit marriage to opposite sex couples. Councilor Erica Zweifel proposed the idea, saying she was asked by a group of residents to present it to the council. "I am requesting that the council consider adding Northfield’s name to the growing list of cities that have taken a stand on this issue," Zweifel wrote in a summary to the council. "These cities have been very clear that they have taken this stand based on the negative impacts that, if passed, the marriage …

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Cory Henrichs

10:39 am on Monday, October 29, 2012

alright im sorry im pretty confused on this so is the city of northfield supporting gay marriage?   more ›

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Marriage Amendment on Carleton Faculty Meeting Agenda

Northfield Patch last week reported that the Carleton faculty was considering putting the matter on its agenda and possibly voting to support or oppose it at its Oct. 1 meeting.

The Carleton College faculty will discuss the proposed Minnesota marriage amendment next week at its first faculty meeting of the year. Patch last week reported that the Carleton faculty was considering putting the matter on its agenda and possibly voting to support or oppose it at its Oct. 1 meeting. On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman—which would limit marriage to opposite sex couples. Attention turned to the east side of the Cannon River after St. Olaf College’s faculty last month took a symbolic vote to oppose the amendment. For instant updates, Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Now that the issue is on the Carleton faculty agenda, …

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Second New Poll Says Marriage Amendment Could Fail

Issue comes before voters in November.

A new set of survey results released Wednesday morning suggests support for a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage rests on a knife's edge.  The poll, by Public Policy Polling (PPP), said 48 percent of Minnesotans support the amendment and 47 percent oppose it, with less than sixty days to go until the November election. State law already bans same-sex marriage. "In January we found 48/44 support for the ban, while in June we found 49/43 opposition," said a statement from the pollsters, published on PPP's website. "It looks like a toss up." Opinions broke down by age group thus: Women (52/41), Democrats (78/16), and voters under 45 (50/45) all oppose the ban. Men (55/41), Republicans (80/17), independents (51/42), and …

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Over Pronto Pups, Marriage Fight Foes Woo Voters

Minnesotans United for All Families and Minnesota For Marriage are both jockeying for attention on Cooper Street at the Minnesota State Fair.

Foreshadowing what could be a close vote this November, the main groups rallying for and against a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota are within shouting distance at the State Fair. Minnesotans United for All Families, which opposes the amendment, and Minnesota for Marriage, which supports it, are both jockeying for hearts and minds with booths on Cooper Street between Wright and Dan Patch avenues. Casey Warren, of Bloomington, said on Wednesday that she came out to support the amendment because of her 47-year marriage and six children. She worries what effect gay marriage will have on generations to come. “To me it’s about the children. If you allow the children to be part of same sex parents, they’re …

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St. Olaf Faculty Opposes Minnesota Marriage Amendment

The vote comes a week after the group of St. Olaf Votes No, made up of alumni and friends of the school, started a petition in opposition of the amendment. The petition has collected nearly 800 signatures.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from Minnesotans United for All Families. St. Olaf College faculty members on Thursday took a symbolic vote to oppose the proposed Minnesota marriage amendment. On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman—which would limit marriage to opposite sex couples. The vote comes a week after the group of St. Olaf Votes No, made up of alumni and friends of the school, started a petition in opposition of the amendment. The petition has collected nearly 800 signatures. St. Olaf is a liberal arts college of the church in the Lutheran tradition (ELCA). According to the college, it was resolved that “the St. …

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