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Andy Parrish trolls Chris Kluwe on Twitter
October 29, 2012 in The Blotter
Parrish is arguably the state's leading anti-gay marriage crusader, yet he trollishly changed his avatar to an image of Kluwe.Days after a Twitter war of words that culminated in him...
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Kurt Bills ad linking Klobuchar and Petters is "preposterous," says Republican bankruptcy trustee [VIDEO]
October 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Bills' first TV ad essentially throws allegations against the wall in hopes something will stick.During last night's Vikings telecast, GOP Senate candidate Kurt Bills debuted his first TV ad.SEE ALSO:...
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MNGOP accuses DFL of "using racist tactics" by darkening photo of Rep. King Banaian [IMAGE]
October 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Did the DFL employ "racist tactics" by darkening this photo? The MNGOP thinks so.MNGOP leaders are accusing the DFL of race-baiting with a new anti-Rep. King Banaian mailer.SEE ALSO:-- Minnesota...
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MNGOP staffer claims to be Democrat in letter to editor, urges DFLers to vote for write-in candidate [UPDATE]
October 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Stephen Sundquist works for Dale Lueck (left), but wrote a letter to the editor claiming to be a Democrat who doesn't support Lueck's DFL opponent, Joe Radinovich (right).On October 23,...
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Jared Allen roughed up and bloodied by Tampa lineman, beats him for sack next play [VIDEO]
October 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Image by Tatiana CraineAllen was bloodied by a Tampa lineman who somehow wasn't penalized for taking some after-the-play swings.Between watching a possibly lovesick Christian Ponder lead one three-and-out drive after...
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Supreme Court considering case of Duluth doc who sued after reviewer called him "a real tool"
October 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Image by Tatiana Craine -- Dr. McKee picture from QuoraDr. McKee claims a negative online review of his work constitutes defamation.Two years ago, Dennis Laurion, upset about the way his...
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Mary Franson on Facebook accusation she drove drunk: "It's disgusting"
October 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Facebook"I don't have anything to explain," Franson told City Pages.Last Friday, Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, went out with some friends to Rudy's Redeye Grill in Alexandria for drinks and karaoke....
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MN for Marriage decries event where crossdresser said 'Senjem' "sounds like a venereal disease" [UPDATE]
October 25, 2012 in The Blotter
Parrish wants Minnesotans United to give back whatever money they raised at the event... which is $0.Yesterday, Minnesota for Marriage's Andy Parrish spent the better part of his afternoon promising...
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Moorhead student threatened after recording Rep. Collin Peterson bashing pro-lifers [VIDEO]
October 25, 2012 in The Blotter
Minnesota's leading pro-life group is "extremist," Peterson told a student.On October 16, a 20-year-old Concordia Moorhead student named Kate Engstrom and a friend approached Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson after he...
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Kevin Love's head shaved by Larry Fitzgerald Jr. in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness [VIDEO]
October 25, 2012 in The Blotter
K-Love's new look is about more than style.While the Arizona Cardinals were in town to play the Vikings last weekend, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and Kevin Love went to one of...
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MN for Marriage doesn't fire Rev. Brad Brandon after repeated Vote No-Nazi comparisons [VIDEO]
October 25, 2012 in The Blotter
Rev. Brandon is the head pastor at Berean Bible Baptist Church in Hastings.In recent weeks, Rev. Brad Brandon, the director of church outreach for Minnesota for Marriage, has traveled the...
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Christian Ponder apologizes to Matt Kalil for suggesting he has hemorrhoids on Twitter
October 25, 2012 in The Blotter
Ponder apologized to Kalil (far right, with '75' jersey) for tweeting about his bum.It was all fun and games until Christian Ponder realized that the health of his brain depends...
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Wisconsin trooper nearly gets crushed by semi during roadside pullover [VIDEO]
October 24, 2012 in The Blotter
A tired semi driver came within inches of slamming into a trooper and a car he had pulled over.Talk about a close call.SEE ALSO: Wisconsin SUV does Evel Knievel-esque jump...
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Wisconsin parents punish daughter by posting embarrassing photos on her Facebook page
October 24, 2012 in The Blotter
This couple confiscated their daughter's phone and punished her by posting pics of this sort on her Facebook page.Parenting in the social media age: When your daughter "gets fresh," you...
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Chris Kluwe and MN for Marriage's Andy Parrish engage in Twitter war of words
October 24, 2012 in The Blotter
Said Kluwe: "People like [Parrish] are exactly what's wrong with our system. Tries to call me out then won't engage."Last night, Chris Kluwe -- subject of this week's City Pages...
Men allegedly used million-volt stun gun to rob Craigslist laptop seller
October 24, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Ronald Sims and Dee King allegedly used million-volt stun gun to rob Craigslist laptop seller
October 24, 2012 in The Blotter
Sims (left) and King (right) took a stun gun to a Craigslist computer seller in a Burger King parking lot, police say.Early Sunday (exactly what time isn't clear), Jeff Hanson...
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Man with 'Vote No' car says he was left note telling him to "go to Hell you Stupid F****t"
October 24, 2012 in The Blotter
Two days after decking out his Prius in a 'Vote No' skin (right), Plount (pictured) received a "little love letter" (left).Chris Plount, a full-time student at Inver Hills Community College,...
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Carlton County Attorney Thom Pertler's 0.234 DUI arrest: The dashboard footage [VIDEO]
October 24, 2012 in The Blotter
"You haven't exactly been cooperative with me today," the arresting officer told Pertler.In July, Carlton County Attorney Thom Pertler was arrested for driving while three sheets to the wind --...
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Jim Graves is a "robot," new Michele Bachmann ad alleges [VIDEO]
October 23, 2012 in The Blotter
Jim Graves is a robot programmed by Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama, according to Bachmann's new ad.Two weeks before election day, Michele Bachmann is pressing her advantage over her Democratic...
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"Hang in there Obama" sign, adorned with noose, displayed on Wisconsin roadway [IMAGE]
October 23, 2012 in The Blotter
Savka says his sign won't go anywhere until after election day.In rural Redgranite, Wisconsin -- located smack-dab in the middle of the state -- an eye-catching sign is displayed alongside...
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Best Buy is a "Big Box Zombie" on the cover of this week's Bloomberg Businessweek [IMAGE]
October 23, 2012 in The Blotter
After eating brains, this zombie heads to Best Buy for his electronics needs.Zombies like to pub crawl, eat brains... and shop at Best Buy?SEE ALSO:-- Best Buy's profits down 90...
Rebecca Hill regularly gave her 12-year-old daughter heroin and pot
October 23, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Rebecca Hill regularly gave her 12-year-old daughter heroin and pot
October 23, 2012 in The Blotter
Prosecutors say Hill and her daughter would steal clothes, sell them, and then buy heroin.There's still a couple months left in 2012, but it'll be tough to defeat Rebecca Hill...
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Chip Cravaack organizer manhandled female constituent at event [VIDEO]
October 23, 2012 in The Blotter
Manhandled by a bearded Cravaack staffer, the woman's expression speaks a thousand words.On Saturday evening, 8th District Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack held an advertized "meet with voters" event at the...
