As we noted in December, Minnesota lawmakers plan to introduce a marriage equality bill this week.

Via Marriage Equality Minnesota's Facebook page:

In 2008, Marriage Equality Minnesota's marriage equality bill, "The Marriage and Family Protection Act", was introduced in both houses of the legislature. This was the first such introduction in the State's history. This week, "The Marriage and Family Protection Act" will be introduced for the fourth time. Senator, John Marty and Representative, Alice Hausman are carrying the bill. Please contact your senators and representatives and urge them to support the early passage of "The Marriage and Family Protection Act" so we can finally have marriage equality in Minnesota. The Governor has already stated that he will sign a marriage equality bill.