News Releases
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Teen Pregnancies and Out of Wedlock Births on Rise in Minnesota according to CDC
Group releases report on sex ed
Iowa judges ruling to strike down marriage law highlights need for constitutional amendment in Minnesota
Action of Iowa judges striking down Iowa’s marriage law and then facilitating immediate issuance of marriage licenses to homosexual couples highlights threat to marriage in states without state constitutional marriage amendments
Pro-family cause had a number of successes during 2007 legislative session
Legislators and governor called on to reject comprehensive sex ed provision in final negotiations on omnibus E-12 finance bill
Statewide domestic partners provisions in Government Operations Bill vetoed by Governor, along with authorization for local government domestic partner benefits
Homosexual couple sues Rochester Athletic Club over refusal to treat them like a married couple
National pro-family attorney to discuss implications of domestic partner legislation up for a hearing Friday at state capitol
Group and individuals to testify today, Wednesday at State Education Committee, 3 PM, against new proposal mandating condom promotion in schools statewide.
Group calls on legislators to oppose a bill that would allow local government to extend benefits to same-sex couples
State Senate hearing scheduled for Tuesday on bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota for medical purposes
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Minnesota Family Council calls on Minnesota to stop bill limiting free speech
Senator’s defeat proves marriage important to Minnesota voters
Group accuses DFL House Caucus and state DFL Party of deceptive and misleading candidate campaign ads
New Jersey Supreme Court mandates New Jersey recognize same sex marriage or defacto same sex marriage in the form of civil unions
Congressman Foley scandal exposes crisis of moral character and hypocrisy in political leaders
Efforts to intimidate churches and pastors from engaging in legitimate voter education activities grows as election season heats up
Where’s the love, Senator Dayton?
Pro-family candidates step forward
Bill Scheduled to be Heard Today Thursday at 3 p.m. in Senate Crime Prevention Committee
House Republicans in Public Safety Committee lead charge in dramatic expansion of hate crimes laws in Minnesota
Recent poll by marriage amendment opponents “sands off the truth” by push polling on whether Minnesotans would support the marriage amendment
Legislation legalizing medical marijuana would authorize private persons to grow up to 300 pounds of marijuana annually for marijuana users
Governor Pawlenty Applauded for Issuing "Marriage Week" Proclamation for the Week of Valentines' Day
Family Group Calls on KARE-11 to act responsibly and drop deeply offensive TV show, The Book of Daniel
Harriet Miers withdraws her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court
Minnesota Historical Society criticized for promoting same sex marriage in exhibit
Support for Unrestricted Abortion
Nebraska federal court decision striking state marriage amendment has implications for Minnesota
Governor Pawlenty proclaims May 5th “Day of Prayer” in Minnesota
Support for protecting marriage in Minnesota growing
Governor Pawlenty issues state proclamation declaring Sunday, February 13, 2005 “World Marriage Day”
Lawmakers urged to defund TPT for decision to air pro-homosexual cartoon
Employee Criticizes Decision of Regions Hospital to Remove Cross from Its Chapel
Canada PM's comments on same-sex marriage points to need for federal marriage amendment in U.S.
'Kinsey' movie little more than propaganda for radical view of sexuality
2004 Elections Show Dramatic Impact of Social Conservatives Nationwide
Dayton criticized for blocking efforts to protect marriage
Momentum Builds as U.S. Senate Nears Vote on Federal Marriage Amendment
Pro-family group calls Supreme Court decision against anti-porn law ‘a victory for pornographers'
Defense of Marriage Amendment Needs to be Part of Any Special Session Agenda, Group Says
Comments of Minnesota Homosexual Seeking Marriage License in Massachusetts Reveals Need for Defense of Marriage Amendment in Minnesota
Tom Prichard is Available for Interviews on the Impact that Re-Defining Marriage in Minnesota will have on Local Schools, Churches, Businesses, and Taxpayers
DFL Senate Leadership Criticized for Obstructionist Tactics
Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson challenged for his attacks on DOMA supporters
Minnesota Catholic Leaders Announce Support for Minnesota Defense of Marriage Amendment
Detroit Lakes MFI Seminar Raises Alarm of Gay Activists
Federal lawsuit filed challenging City of Minneapolis’ domestic partner benefits mandate on private companies
Group Announces Expansion of Ad Campaign and Responses to DFL Senate Leader’s Attacks on Marriage Amendment Radio Ads
Greater Minnesota Ad Campaign Targets Local Senators for Defense of Marriage
Betzold substitute marriage amendment is described as a “sham”
Support for federal marriage amendment grows across nation and political parties
Senator Mark Dayton called on to apologize for vitriolic, mean spirited attacks on Minnesotans seeking to protect traditional marriage
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Under Fire for Promoting Gay Adoptions
Minneapolis ‘Freedom To Marry Day’ Highlights Need for Minnesota Constitutional Amendment Affirming Marriage Between One Man and One Woman, Says Family Group
Pioneer Press-MPR poll on Public’s View of a State Constitutional Marriage Amendment is Biased and Factually Inaccurate, Says Minnesota’s Largest Pro-Family Group
Massachusetts Court Ruling Demanding State Legislature Give Homosexuals Full Marital Status Will Give Boost to Minnesota State Marriage Amendment
Senator Dayton’s Introduction of ’Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2003‘ is Criticized
Just Concluded 2003 Legislative Session Saw Biggest Pro-Family Gains in Recent Memory
MFC Criticizes State Epidemiologist for “safe sex” response to STD epidemic in Minnesota
STD Epidemic Puts Thousands of Students at Risk
Governor Pawlenty Applauded for Signing First Prayer Proclamation in Four Years
Minnesota Family Council Applauds U.S. Senator Santorum for Remarks Regarding Sodomy Case before U.S. Supreme Court
Organization Opposes Efforts to Fill Budget Deficit Hole by Expanding Gambling
Minnesota Family Council Applauds Governor Pawlenty’s Commitment to Not Raising Taxes on Minnesota’s Families
Groundbreaking National Survey Reveals Parents Overwhelmingly Want Kids Taught Abstinence,
Minnesota Family Council Applauds Secretary of Education for Guidelines Regarding Prayer and Bible Reading in Schools
Governor Ventura’s Issuance of 'Christian Heritage Week' Program Applauded
Governor Ventura's 'Indivisible Day' proclamation sharply criticized by the Minnesota Family Council
Court Decision on Banning Pledge of Allegiance Called Outrageous yet Not Surprising
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Minnesota Supreme Court Rule that Prohibits Judicial Candidates from Discussing Views on Issues
State’s Largest Pro-Family Organization Criticizes Governor Ventura’s Support for Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes
Governor Ventura Criticized for Proclaiming June as ‘Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Month’ while Refusing to Proclaim ‘National Day of Prayer’
Broad Coalition of Organizations Announce United Opposition to Expansion of Gambling Legislation
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