(July 11, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Dave Hrbacek) Teresa Lodoen was caught off guard when she got an email from the pastor of her parish, St. Peter in Mendota, July 7. As she was finishing the wedding rehearsal … Continue reading
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As Surrogacy Surges, New Parents Seek Legal Protections
(June 29, 2017 – The Pew Charitable Trusts – Rebecca Beitsch) When Brad Hoylman and his husband wanted to start a family, they looked to a woman nearly 3,000 miles away to carry their child. The two Manhattanites turned to a … Continue reading
Belle Plaine Catholics lead resistance to Satanic Temple veterans monument
(June 14, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Matthew Davis) A black cube with Satanic symbols and an offering bowl has been proposed for Belle Plaine’s Veterans Memorial Park. And Belle Plaine’s Catholics don’t want it there … Jason Adkins, Minnesota … Continue reading
School choice legislation fails to pass, but MCC sees ‘marriage-friendly’ welfare win at session’s end
(May 31, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Maria Wiering) The final omnibus bills demonstrated concessions from both major parties, but they were “geared to reach certain electoral constituencies or serving special interests,” he said, pointing the finger at both sides … Continue reading
Historic Win for Minnesota Young and Beginning Farmers
(May 31, 2017 – KTIC – Central Minnesota Young Farmers Coalition) On Tuesday evening, Governor Mark Dayton signed ten budget bills that included a first-of-its-kind beginning farmer tax credit. Authored by Rep. Nels Pierson (R-Rochester) and Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Redwing), … Continue reading