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Idle No More flash dance brings more than 1,000 protesters to Mall of America [VIDEO]
December 31, 2012 in The Blotter
Idle No More protests like the one at MOA Saturday are a response to the Canadian government's effort to abrogate treaties signed with Native communities.Shoppers at the Mall of America...
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Todd Hoffner cleared of child porn charges, but won't get MSU-Mankato coaching job back
December 31, 2012 in The Blotter
An MSU team mostly recruited by Hoffner went 13-1 last year while their coach battled child porn charges.In November, a judge cleared accomplished MSU-Mankato football coach Todd Hoffner of felony...
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Adrian Peterson all about winning, didn't know how close he came to record: "Nine yards what?" [VIDEOS]
December 31, 2012 in The Blotter
There's no "I" in "nine yards what?" Long-suffering Vikings fans were feeling confused at the end of yesterday's thrilling victory over the Packers. As one of professional sports' long-cursed franchises,...
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French Meadow buys CC Club parking lot, but owner Lynn Gordon says bar isn't closing
December 31, 2012 in The Blotter
The French Meadow's Lynn Gordon said that even if she bought the CC, she wouldn't change a thing.In late November, a rumor began circulating that the legendary CC Club was...
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Drone spotted flying above Metrodome during Vikings-Packers game [PHOTOS] [UPDATE]
December 31, 2012 in The Blotter
Nathan M. Hansen -- photo taken from Metrodome plaza shortly before yesterday's game.Blogger Kevin Hayden writes: "[A] VIPR team [with a drone] at a random NFL event should send chills...
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Michele Bachmann named "Woman of the Year" by WND [THE 2012 BACHMANN READER]
December 31, 2012 in The Blotter
Bachmann began 2012 as a presidential candidate, and ended it about 4,000 votes away from being a former Congresswoman.WND, a conservative news site that takes Bradlee Dean's ramblings seriously, named...
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Massive Uptown fire engulfs building near Lake Street and Irving Avenue [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]
December 28, 2012 in The Blotter
Holly Wagner on TwitterFlames have engulfed a building near the heart of Uptown.:::: SEE ALSO:::: Nicolas Hutchinson, Uptown fire victim, left with clothes he's wearing, phone and computer [INTERVIEW] A house...
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Nicolas Hutchinson, Uptown fire victim, left with clothes he's wearing, phone and computer [INTERVIEW]
December 28, 2012 in The Blotter
FacebookNicolas Hutchinson (right) and a photo of the blaze he captured with his phone.It was shortly after 8 this morning when Nicolas Hutchinson heard the first fire alarm go off....
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Jim Graves reportedly "being encouraged to run" for Minneapolis mayor [UPDATE]
December 28, 2012 in The Blotter
Graves achieved business success in Minneapolis. Might political success follow?Congressman Jim Graves didn't work out. Mayor Jim Graves? People close to the hotel magnate are reportedly telling him they like...
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Minnesota law already allows teachers to carry guns in classrooms
December 28, 2012 in The Blotter
Cornish says he knows teachers who are already in the habit of packing heat in the classroom.In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, Andy Parrish advocated for arming Minnesota...
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Dakota County Judge Michael Sovis allegedly ran into five parked cars, had BAL of 0.28
December 28, 2012 in The Blotter
Sovis reportedly has no prior DWIs on his record, but he made his first one memorable.Longtime Dakota County Judge Michael Sovis was over three times the legal limit when he...
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Kao Xiong, father of 4-year-old who fatally shot 2-year-old brother, charged with two felonies
December 28, 2012 in The Blotter
Xiong's boys were playing when his 4-year-old accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old brother (pictured above).Kao Xiong left a loaded semi-automatic pistol with no safety wedged between pillows and a...
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R.T. Rybak won't seek fourth term as Minneapolis mayor [UPDATE]
December 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Rybak has been mayor since January 2002.At a presser this afternoon, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak announced he will not seek a fourth term.SEE ALSO:-- KSTP's Jay Kolls fires back at...
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Minnesota Zoo selling unintentionally (?) morbid shirts in tribute of relocated dolphins
December 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Matt Logelin's TwitterIf you want to create new Allie or Semo memories, you'll have to travel to Illinois or California, respectively.No, Allie and Semo haven't died. But if you didn't...
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Hastings police transport man with .54 blood-alcohol level to detox at 9:43 a.m.
December 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Image by Tatiana CraineThe breakfast of champions, if you're looking to win some sort of alcoholism championship.Here's a drinking pro tip, kids -- if you down a bottle of tequila...
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Twitter sparks Mall of America shooting rumor; turns out to be false alarm
December 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Mark Gstohl on FlickrIn the Twitter age, rumors -- and panic -- spread quickly.One year to the day after a violent melee at the MOA was caught on camera, folks...
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Russia to ban American adoptions; Minnesota has most of any state
December 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Pictured: Moscow OrphanageChildren are getting caught up in political tensions between Russia and the U.S.Minnesota parents could be hit hard by a new law in Russia banning American adoptions.SEE ALSO:--...
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Vikings rumored to be changing uniforms; more than 60 percent in favor [POLL RESULTS]
December 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Rumor has it the Vikes might be switching from their current threads (right) to something more classic, maybe like Jim McMahon's early-'90s look?ESPN thinks the Vikings' current uniform design is...
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Mpls 2012 violent crime stats: Day after they make news, another murder is reported
December 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Violent crime was up this year after hitting a 30-year low in 2011. Yesterday, the preliminary 2012 violent crime stats for Minneapolis were reported far and wide and everywhere in...
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Amy Senser sent flowers to True Thai days before her attorney filed appeal
December 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Nearly six months after Senser was sentenced, her attorneys filed an appeal.Almost a year and a half later, Amy Senser still mourns the death of Anousone Phanthavong. She just doesn't...
Demetrius Patterson allegedly shot at Mpls pizza delivery guy because pizza was "too small"
December 26, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Demetrius Patterson allegedly shot at Mpls pizza delivery guy because pizza was "too small"
December 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Deliver this man a sizable pizza... or else.Sure, delivery pizza can sometimes leave a customer feeling disgruntled, but this is ridiculous.SEE ALSO: Ashanti Watson and boyfriend allegedly shot at while...
Santa arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin
December 26, 2012 in True Crime Report
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In Iowa, women can be lawfully fired for being so sexy, they make their boss contemplate an affair
December 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Knight (left) warned Nelson (right) that the sight of her was enough to give him a standing pants tent.When is being totally sexy a bad thing? When it costs you...
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Andrew Engeldinger, Accent Signage shooter, was late to work 35 days straight before rampage
December 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Submitted image via Fox 9Engeldinger got a stern warning about his chronic tardiness a week before getting fired, but kept showing up late anyway.On the afternoon of September 27, Andrew...
