ST. PAUL - Extra security officers are patrolling Minnesota's Capitol as the House debates the legalizing gay marriage before what is shaping up as a large crowd of spectators.
HAMEL, Minn. AP - A Republican rooted in Minnesota politics for a dozen years is the latest to announce a 2014 challenge to Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, Minn. AP - Gun control supporters gathered outside Minnesota's House chamber to show disappointment that the Minnesota House isn't taking up gun control bills this session .
ST. PAUL - Gun control supporters are planning to gather outside Minnesota's House chamber to express disappointment that bills to expand background checks for gun purchases are shelved for the year at the Capitol.
ST. PAUL, Minn. AP - A national group of prominent GOP donors that supports gay marriage is pouring new money into lobbying efforts to get Republican lawmakers to vote to make it legal.
