News Releases

For the most recent news releases, contact Chuck Darrell at (612) 789-8811 x226

• December 6, 2007:
  Teen Pregnancies and Out of Wedlock Births on Rise in Minnesota according to CDC

• October 25, 2007:
  Group releases report on sex ed

• August 31, 2007:
  Iowa judges ruling to strike down marriage law highlights need for constitutional amendment in Minnesota

• August 31, 2007:
  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

• May 22, 2007:
  Pro-family cause had a number of successes during 2007 legislative session

• May 21, 2007:
  Legislators and governor called on to reject comprehensive sex ed provision in final negotiations on omnibus E-12 finance bill

• May 8, 2007:
  Statewide domestic partners provisions in Government Operations Bill vetoed by Governor, along with authorization for local government domestic partner benefits

• March 28, 2007:
  Homosexual couple sues Rochester Athletic Club over refusal to treat them like a married couple

• March 8, 2007:
  National pro-family attorney to discuss implications of domestic partner legislation up for a hearing Friday at state capitol

• March 7, 2007:
  Group and individuals to testify today, Wednesday at State Education Committee, 3 PM, against new proposal mandating condom promotion in schools statewide.

• February 28, 2007:
  Group calls on legislators to oppose a bill that would allow local government to extend benefits to same-sex couples

• February 14, 2007:
  State Senate hearing scheduled for Tuesday on bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota for medical purposes

• January 19, 2007:
  Your Voice Counts!

• January 15, 2007:
  Minnesota Family Council calls on Minnesota to stop bill limiting free speech

• November 8, 2006:
  Senator’s defeat proves marriage important to Minnesota voters

• November 3, 2006:
  Group accuses DFL House Caucus and state DFL Party of deceptive and misleading candidate campaign ads

• October 25, 2006:
  New Jersey Supreme Court mandates New Jersey recognize same sex marriage or defacto same sex marriage in the form of civil unions

• October 5, 2006:
  Congressman Foley scandal exposes crisis of moral character and hypocrisy in political leaders

• September 28, 2006:
  Efforts to intimidate churches and pastors from engaging in legitimate voter education activities grows as election season heats up

• June 8, 2006:
  Where’s the love, Senator Dayton?

• May 24, 2006:
  Pro-family candidates step forward

• April 13, 2006:
  Bill Scheduled to be Heard Today Thursday at 3 p.m. in Senate Crime Prevention Committee

• March 27, 2006:
  House Republicans in Public Safety Committee lead charge in dramatic expansion of hate crimes laws in Minnesota

• March 27, 2006:
  Recent poll by marriage amendment opponents “sands off the truth” by push polling on whether Minnesotans would support the marriage amendment

• March 23, 2006:
  Legislation legalizing medical marijuana would authorize private persons to grow up to 300 pounds of marijuana annually for marijuana users

• February 13, 2006:
  Governor Pawlenty Applauded for Issuing "Marriage Week" Proclamation for the Week of Valentines' Day

• January 6, 2006:
  Family Group Calls on KARE-11 to act responsibly and drop deeply offensive TV show, The Book of Daniel

• October 27, 2005:
  Harriet Miers withdraws her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court

• September 30, 2005:
  Minnesota Historical Society criticized for promoting same sex marriage in exhibit

• August 3, 2005:
  Support for Unrestricted Abortion

• May 13, 2005:
  Nebraska federal court decision striking state marriage amendment has implications for Minnesota

• April 28, 2005:
  Governor Pawlenty proclaims May 5th “Day of Prayer” in Minnesota

• March 15, 2005:
  Support for protecting marriage in Minnesota growing

• February 10, 2005:
  Governor Pawlenty issues state proclamation declaring Sunday, February 13, 2005 “World Marriage Day”

• February 8, 2005:
  Lawmakers urged to defund TPT for decision to air pro-homosexual cartoon

• December 17, 2004:
  Employee Criticizes Decision of Regions Hospital to Remove Cross from Its Chapel

• December 10, 2004:
  Canada PM's comments on same-sex marriage points to need for federal marriage amendment in U.S.

• November 16, 2004:
  'Kinsey' movie little more than propaganda for radical view of sexuality

• November 4, 2004:
  2004 Elections Show Dramatic Impact of Social Conservatives Nationwide

• July 14, 2004:
  Dayton criticized for blocking efforts to protect marriage

• July 13, 2004:
  Momentum Builds as U.S. Senate Nears Vote on Federal Marriage Amendment

• June 29, 2004:
  Pro-family group calls Supreme Court decision against anti-porn law ‘a victory for pornographers'

• May 28, 2004:
  Defense of Marriage Amendment Needs to be Part of Any Special Session Agenda, Group Says

• May 17, 2004:
  Comments of Minnesota Homosexual Seeking Marriage License in Massachusetts Reveals Need for Defense of Marriage Amendment in Minnesota

• May 14, 2004:
  Tom Prichard is Available for Interviews on the Impact that Re-Defining Marriage in Minnesota will have on Local Schools, Churches, Businesses, and Taxpayers

• May 13, 2004:
  DFL Senate Leadership Criticized for Obstructionist Tactics

• May 13, 2004:
  Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson challenged for his attacks on DOMA supporters

• April 29, 2004:
  Minnesota Catholic Leaders Announce Support for Minnesota Defense of Marriage Amendment

• April 23, 2004:
  Detroit Lakes MFI Seminar Raises Alarm of Gay Activists

• April 7, 2004:
  Federal lawsuit filed challenging City of Minneapolis’ domestic partner benefits mandate on private companies

• April 2, 2004:
  Group Announces Expansion of Ad Campaign and Responses to DFL Senate Leader’s Attacks on Marriage Amendment Radio Ads

• April 1, 2004:
  Greater Minnesota Ad Campaign Targets Local Senators for Defense of Marriage

• March 30, 2004:
  Betzold substitute marriage amendment is described as a “sham”

• March 18, 2004:
  Support for federal marriage amendment grows across nation and political parties

• March 1, 2004:
  Senator Mark Dayton called on to apologize for vitriolic, mean spirited attacks on Minnesotans seeking to protect traditional marriage

• February 18, 2004:
  Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Under Fire for Promoting Gay Adoptions

• February 12, 2004:
  Minneapolis ‘Freedom To Marry Day’ Highlights Need for Minnesota Constitutional Amendment Affirming Marriage Between One Man and One Woman, Says Family Group

• February 5, 2004:
  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

• February 5, 2004:
  Massachusetts Court Ruling Demanding State Legislature Give Homosexuals Full Marital Status Will Give Boost to Minnesota State Marriage Amendment

• June 13, 2003:
  Senator Dayton’s Introduction of ’Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2003‘ is Criticized

• May 30, 2003:
  Just Concluded 2003 Legislative Session Saw Biggest Pro-Family Gains in Recent Memory

• May 8, 2003:
  MFC Criticizes State Epidemiologist for “safe sex” response to STD epidemic in Minnesota

• May 6, 2003:
  STD Epidemic Puts Thousands of Students at Risk

• April 28, 2003:
  Governor Pawlenty Applauded for Signing First Prayer Proclamation in Four Years

• April 24, 2003:
  Minnesota Family Council Applauds U.S. Senator Santorum for Remarks Regarding Sodomy Case before U.S. Supreme Court

• April 1, 2003:
  Organization Opposes Efforts to Fill Budget Deficit Hole by Expanding Gambling

• February 19, 2003:
  Minnesota Family Council Applauds Governor Pawlenty’s Commitment to Not Raising Taxes on Minnesota’s Families

• February 13, 2003:
  Groundbreaking National Survey Reveals Parents Overwhelmingly Want Kids Taught Abstinence,

• February 12, 2003:
  Minnesota Family Council Applauds Secretary of Education for Guidelines Regarding Prayer and Bible Reading in Schools

• July 31, 2002:
  Governor Ventura’s Issuance of 'Christian Heritage Week' Program Applauded

• July 3, 2002:
  Governor Ventura's 'Indivisible Day' proclamation sharply criticized by the Minnesota Family Council

• June 27, 2002:
  Court Decision on Banning Pledge of Allegiance Called Outrageous yet Not Surprising

• June 27, 2002:
  U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Minnesota Supreme Court Rule that Prohibits Judicial Candidates from Discussing Views on Issues

• April 19, 2002:
  State’s Largest Pro-Family Organization Criticizes Governor Ventura’s Support for Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes

• April 8, 2002:
  Governor Ventura Criticized for Proclaiming June as ‘Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Month’ while Refusing to Proclaim ‘National Day of Prayer’

• February 14, 2002:
  Broad Coalition of Organizations Announce United Opposition to Expansion of Gambling Legislation