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Wedge Co-op reaches agreement with warehouse workers
October 05, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Wedge employees get more money and new work bootsThe Wedge Co-op reached an agreement yesterday on a three-year contract with its warehouse workers, who unionized this spring in a labor...
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David Clifford, alleged sucker-punch cop, used to work security at a bar
July 24, 2012 in The Blotter
See also: --David Clifford's one-punch near-homicide: The surveillance footage [VIDEO] --David Clifford, alleged sucker-punching Mpls police sergeant, claims self-defense--David Clifford posts bail, had half a cocktail before delivering near-fatal punch, attorney...
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Michael Brodkorb files lawsuit against Minnesota Senate
July 23, 2012 in The Blotter
See also:--The Amy Koch Affair--Michael Brodkorb created a hostile work environment, GOP senator says--Michael Brodkorb wants to settle invasion of privacy lawsuit with Senate--Michael Brodkorb's attorney "blindsided" by meeting with...
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Duluth News Tribune runs correction to St. Luke's coverage
July 23, 2012 in The Blotter
Last year, the Duluth News Tribune ran several investigative stories about a former neurosurgeon at St. Luke's hospital, Dr. Stefan Konasiewicz, with the gist being that St. Luke's "was aware...
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Wisconsin criminals might be on the loose in Minnesota
July 20, 2012 in The Blotter
If you see James C. Misleveck or James R. Newman, call the copsTwo criminals who allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase after escaping a correctional facility in Wisconsin and...
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Could Tim Pawlenty be the first white Republican rapper?
July 19, 2012 in The Blotter
See also: Tim Pawlenty's vice presidential stock spikes on Intrade See also: Tim Pawlenty undergoing "intensive review" as Romney's possible VP choiceGawker has a blog post up today ripping Mitt Romney's...
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Eric Harpel, McLeod County GOP chair, reports his email hacked [UPDATE]
July 17, 2012 in The Blotter
See also: Rep. Mary Franson got restraining order against McLeod County GOP chair Eric Harpel See also: Eric Harpel will request hearing to contest Rep. Mary Franson's restraining order See...
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Amy Senser had a drinking problem, affairs according to stepdaughter Brittani [UPDATE]
July 16, 2012 in The Blotter
See also: Amy Senser was drinking the night she killed Phanthavong, prosecutor saysSee also: Amy Senser letters of support reveal another side of Amy See also: Amy Senser received special treatment...
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"Wigger Wednesday" lawsuit alleging racism in Red Wing resolved
July 13, 2012 in The Blotter
YouTube"Wigger Wednesday" lawsuit resolvedSee also: "Wigger Wednesday": Black student sues school district alleging racism A black student's lawsuit against Red Wing High School over "Wigger Wednesday" has been settled pending court...
Duane Clark, man who buried baby in backyard, violated wife's restraining order
July 12, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Duane Clark violated wife's order for protection
July 10, 2012 in The Blotter
Last week's cover story.See also: The Baby Buried in the Backyard. See also: Police Photos: The Baby Buried in the Backyard Duane Clark, the Crystal man who confessed to burying his...
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Amy Senser gets 41 months in prison
July 09, 2012 in The Blotter
Amy Senser is headed to prisonAmy Senser has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for killing Anousone Phanthavong in a hit-and-run last August. The decision was announced downtown today and...
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Amy Senser letters of support reveal another side of Amy
July 09, 2012 in The Blotter
Amy Senser's family supports herAmy Senser will be sentenced later this morning for killing Anousone Phanthavong in a hit-and-run last August. Prosecutors want Senser to serve nearly five years in...
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Maplewood police dog mauls 65-year old Bob Rozmarynowski [PHOTOS]
July 06, 2012 in The Blotter
Bob Rozmarynowski after a meeting with Rebel the police dogA police chase took an awful turn this past Monday when an innocent bystander was mauled by a police dog. Robert Rozmarynowski,...
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Gay activist glitters anti-gay protesters, who get pissed [VIDEO]
July 05, 2012 in The Blotter
"Now you're glittering senior citizens?"Supporters of the anti-gay marriage amendment turned out at General Mills recently to protest the company's stance against the marriage amendment, and were countered by at...
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Dianne's Fine Desserts harassed Somalis, used racial slurs, says CAIR
July 05, 2012 in The Blotter
Wikimedia CommonsThe Council on American-Islamic Relations is preparing to file discrimination charges against Dianne's Fine Desserts for allegedly mistreating Somali workers. About 45 Somali workers walked off their work site because...
Duane Clark Buried his Baby in the Backyard
July 03, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Final Exit right-to-die activists booked in suspected Apple Valley suicide
July 03, 2012 in The Blotter
Pioneer PressLawrence D. Egbert; Thomas Goodwin; and Roberta MasseyThree members of the Final Exit Network were booked in Dakota County yesterday for their role in the alleged 2007 suicide of...
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Occupy Homes protesters charged with rioting
June 29, 2012 in The Blotter
Occupy HomesOccupy protesters were charged with third-degree riotSeveral Occupy protesters have been charged with rioting for their demonstrations at the Cruz family home. Local protester Nick Espinosa, who made a name...
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Mpls becomes first city to declare support for Obama's DREAM Act policy
June 29, 2012 in The Blotter
Uriel Rosales, undocumented student at the University of MinnesotaThe Minneapolis City Council unanimously declared its support for President Barack Obama's recently announced policy suspending deportation for undocumented young folks. The...
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Minnesota for Marriage quotes Bible passage saying gays "are to be put to death"
June 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Minnesota for Marriage upped the ante in the gay marriage debate last nightMinnesota for Marriage quoted a Bible passage saying gays "are to be put to death" in a Facebook...
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Jennifer Axelberg wants license back after DWI to escape violent husband
June 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Jennifer Axelberg's windshield before she drove off to escape her husbandJennifer Axelberg is fighting the state of Minnesota to get a DWI off her driving record. In May 2011, Jennifer,...
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Michael Brodkorb's attorney "blindsided" by "unsanctioned" meeting with senators
June 25, 2012 in The Blotter
Michael Brodkorb blindsided his attorneyMichael Brodkorb met today with Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem and his deputy, Julianne Ortman, without informing his attorney, Phillip Villaume. Villaume found out about the...
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Gary Schiff challenges Bradlee Dean to debate over "Third World" south Mpls comments
June 21, 2012 in The Blotter
City of MinneapolisGary Schiff hopes Bradlee Dean isn't afraid to have dinner with two gay guysCity Councilman Gary Schiff is challenging Bradlee Dean to a debate over Dean's comments disparaging...
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Chris Fields says Keith Ellison isn't doing enough for black people
June 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Chris FieldsChris Fields criticized Keith "Julius Caesar" EllisonChris Fields, Congressman Keith Ellison's Republican opponent for re-election, said in an interview yesterday that Ellison isn't doing enough for black constituents. Fields...
