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Shock and outrage over the fall of Roe v. Wade has faded as confusion has spread, deflating Democrats’ hopes that the issue could carry them to victory.

More than 80 conservative leaders signed a letter, released Tuesday, urging senators to oppose a House-passed same-sex marriage bill.

While procedure is constitutionally protected in Minnesota, the draft signaled that opponents may soon win a long-sought victory.

NCAA president says league is committed to Olympic rules regarding trans athlete participation in womens sports.

NCAA President Mark Emmert on Wednesday addressed transgender participation in womens sports, saying the NCAA is looking to phase in standards similar to those employed by the Olympics.

Minnesota governor restricts conversion therapy for minors Steve Karnowski Updated:  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs a ban on so-called conversion therapy during a ceremony at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Walz said conversion therapy, the scientifically discredited practice of using therapy to "convert" LGBTQ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations, is a "byzantine, tortuous practice." He said his order empowers state agencies to ensure t...

Walz signs order restricting conversion therapy for minors Steve Karnowski View Comments ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy on Thursday but said its just a start and called on the Legislature to make the ban permanent. Walz said conversion therapy — the scientifically discredited practice of using therapy to “convert” LGBTQ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations — is a “byzantin...

Written By: Ryan Faircloth / St. Paul Pioneer Press | 8:00 am, Nov. 25, 2018 × Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz talks during a news conference at his transition office at the state Capitol in St. Paul on Thursday, Nov. 8. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer PressScott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press ST. PAUL -- Going green could take on a new meaning in Minnesota if incoming Gov. Tim Walz has something to say about it. As more states legalize marijuana, Walz says it’s time for Minnesota...

1 month ago One more building block to fit into their foundation of one world order if these pass. What times we live in! Looking forward to a time when the only “King” or “Ruler” is God Almighty our loving creator! I appreciate the persistence in continuing the good work needed to maintain a balanced, righteous, peace-loving nation (and world!). God bless us all and help us to remain humble and compassionate with a quiet, never-ending strength to overcome the forces of evil. ...

The Column A Minnesota church is ending its sponsorship of a Cub Scouts troop because of the Boy Scouts of America decision in May to allow gay youth to be scouts. “I know it will come across that we’re not loving and we don’t want homosexuals around – and that’s not the message that we want conveyed,” Pastor Mark Loder of St. John Lutheran Church in Winsted told KSTP. To the Delano Herald Journal, he said: “It’s often spun that we’re shunning homosexuals, and...