St. Paul, Minnesota Considering Domestic Partner Registry

It may soon be possible for same sex couples to register as domestic partners in the city of Saint Paul. City council members Lee Helgen and Dave Thune will introduce an ordinance at Wednesday's weekly meeting setting up a domestic partners registry, similar to the one in place in Minneapolis since 1991. "They'll come into the city hall, pay a $20 dollar fee, and they'll be able to fill out a log book and get a certificate that will show that the city recognizes their partnership," Helgen told KARE Monday. He said it won't carry the legal weight of a marriage certificate, but will be useful for some couples seeking health care benefits and visitor's rights at hospitals. Full Story from KARE 11

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