MPR News Primer: Same-sex marriage
Read this MPR News Primer on efforts to ban and allow same-sex marriage in Minnesota
Marriage Amendment
Historic marriage amendment defeat
When Minnesotans rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have made marriage only between a man and a woman, they made the state the only one in the nation to defeat a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Marriage amendment fight topped $18M
New Minnesota campaign finance reports show that spending on the fight over an unsuccessful constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage topped $18 million last year
Catholic group wants answers on archdiocese spending
Catholics say time to heal after divisive marriage amendment campaign
Rural gays and lesbians still long for affirmation
Additional campaign coverage
The Deep Roots of the Marriage Debate
Minnesotans are involved in a passionate debate about marriage this election season. The two sides began squaring off more than 40 years ago. This project draws upon MPR's extensive audio archive and an interactive timeline to explore the origins of this election day showdown over same-sex marriage.
Election results
Live results on election night ›Amendment ballot text
Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?
Read legislative bill ›Marriage Amendment Debate
CLOSING ARGUMENTS: MARRIAGE DEBATE
A cost-conscious state should think about the budget implications of the marriage amendment
More commitment, and stronger marriages, are what we need
Minnesota Marriage Debate
A collaboration between MPR News and KARE 11, taking a road trip through greater Minnesota to take the pulse of this issue in several cities
MPR News Primer: Marriage Amendment
An up-to-date FAQ about the ballot question.
Read Marriage Amendment primer ›Supporting and opposing groups
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