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Minneapolis Urban League marks 86 years

Civil rights leader and former U.S. ambassador Andrew Young will be on hand to deliver the keynote speech.
by Brandt Williams

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ACLU challenges Ill. marriage law

The lead plaintiffs in the ACLU lawsuit, which includes nine couples, are Chicago police detective Tanya Lazaro and systems analyst Elizabeth Matos. The women, who've been together 15 years and have two children, reject the notion of a civil union.

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Metal thefts nag at rural law enforcement

Metal thefts nag at rural law enforcement

Rural Minnesota communities are experiencing an uptick in metal thefts, especially of copper.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Pro gay rights pastor may lose church

A Minnesota pastor who watched most of his congregation leave after he voiced his support for gay marriage is now at risk of losing his church, unless he can collect enough donations to keep the doors open.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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Calif. judge strikes down marriage law

A second federal judge in California has struck down a law denying benefits to partners in a gay marriage.

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Dayton vetoes bill that would have given divorced parents more presumed custody

Dayton vetoes bill that would have given divorced parents more presumed custody

Gov. Mark Dayton today vetoed a bill to change parenting time in child custody cases by increasing the minimum amount of time each parent would spend with the child from 25 percent to 35 percent.
by Sasha Aslanian

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