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American Indian Movement's Clyde Bellecourt arrested in Mpls for seemingly little reason [VIDEO]
December 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Bellecourt was arrested for sitting around Crystal Court while a protest was taking place.On Christmas Eve, longtime American Indian activist Clyde Bellecourt was arrested in the IDS Center's Crystal Court...
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Santa arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin
December 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Bad santa. Everything is a little drunker in Wisconsin -- even Santa Claus, apparently.SEE ALSO: 350-pound Wisconsin man picketing restaurant after he's cut off during all-you-can-eat fish fry A Madison-area Santa...
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Best Blotter stories of 2012 [PART II]
December 25, 2012 in The Blotter
Special thanks to web editor and images maestro Tatiana Craine.It's Christmas, so here's our gift to you: The second part of our top Blotter posts of 2012 list.:::: SEE ALSO...
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Best Blotter stories of 2012 [PART I]
December 24, 2012 in The Blotter
Special thanks to web editor and images maestro Tatiana Craine.Thanks for sharing a part of your news-consuming life with us.With 2012 in its waning days and the world apparently not...
Substitute teacher allegedly went berzerk, told 5th graders she's "tired of this fucking crap"
December 21, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Bloomington sub teacher allegedly went berzerk, told 5th graders she's "tired of this fucking crap"
December 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Avery allegedly told her 5th grade classroom she "didn't give a fuck" about their names.As anybody who wasn't homeschooled can attest, substitute teaching is a thankless, stressful job.SEE ALSO:-- St....
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Owner of Trail's End gun shop in Fridley reports "feeding frenzy" for military-style weapons
December 21, 2012 in The Blotter
At Fridley's Trail's End gun shop, the supply of military-style semi-automatics is having a hard time keeping up with demand.In a speech delivered two days after the Newtown school shooting,...
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Northeast Mpls resident has Santa hanging from noose in front yard, rock n' roll nativity scene [IMAGE]
December 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Image by Tatiana CraineIf Mary and Joseph spurted blood, then Peterson's nativity scene would be something GWAR could be proud of.A northeast Minneapolis man is generating a bit of Christmas-time...
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MNGOP leaders want Dayton to veto insufficiently patriotic social studies standards
December 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Reps. Woodard (left) and Daudt don't think the new proposed social studies standards are patriotic enough.Yesterday, the Minnesota Department of Education held a public hearing about new proposed social studies...
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Wisconsin Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton lived double life as prostitute, worked in Mpls
December 21, 2012 in The Blotter
YouTube screengrabsMany johns lauded "Kelly's" "runner's body" in online reviews, The Smoking Gun reports.Three-time Olympian and nine-time NCAA champion Suzy Favor Hamilton has confessed to leading a secret life as...
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Man accused of threatening Bachmann: "White [Re]publican parasites are going to get a bullet"
December 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Bachmann recently recevied threats from a seemingly crazed GLBT-rights supporter.Ronnie McMillian, a 27-year-old New Jersey resident, is in federal custody for allegedly calling prominent national Republicans, chastising their positions on...
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Some jerk reportedly leaving glass-laced treats at Crow Hassan dog park
December 20, 2012 in The Blotter
Who would do such a thing?Some jerk is reportedly making a late bid for Biggest Ass of the Year by leaving dog treats laced with broken glass in the Three...
Theresa Navratil allegedly stabs man, says she wishes she was Newtown shooter
December 20, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Theresa Navratil of Burnsville allegedly stabs man, says she wishes she was Newtown shooter
December 20, 2012 in The Blotter
Navratil told police she feels a kinship with Newtown shooter Adam Lanza. We're not sure what's worse -- the crime Theresa Navratil allegedly committed the night of December 15 or...
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Sen. Marty and Rep. Hausman plan to introduce marriage equality bill early this session
December 20, 2012 in The Blotter
Marty (left) and Hausman (right) want to legalize gay marriage as soon as possible.In the wake of last month's defeat of the marriage amendment, DFL leaders seem less than enthusiastic...
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Oliver the cat's best friend was an elderly sheep [PHOTO]
December 20, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo submitted to Minnesota Historical Society PressOliver's favorite place to hang out was on Ada's back, and she didn't seem to mind.Sometimes living creatures form hard-to-explain connections transcending age, appearance,...
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Larry Fitzgerald Sr. calls Dubay a drug-abusing felon, blasts 1500 ESPN for auditioning him
December 20, 2012 in The Blotter
Fitz Sr. (right) on the possibility of Dubay's return to Twin Cities radio: "Crack air!"As we told you about yesterday, following nearly three years of crack abuse, former KFAN host...
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Cute Vikings fans photobombed at Lambeau by middle finger-flipping Packers backer [PHOTO]
December 20, 2012 in The Blotter
If you're wearing purple at Lambeau Field, no photo is safe.A couple of cute Vikings fans looking to photographically chronicle their Lambeau Field experience received a rude awakening when a...
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Hopkins rated as one of America's friendliest towns
December 19, 2012 in The Blotter
It's nothing too exciting but it is very friendly, at least in Forbes' estimation.The Minnesota Nicest place is Hopkins, according to Forbes. The suburb made Forbes' list of "America's Friendliest Towns."SEE...
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Jeff Dubay says he started using crack after his brother slept with his wife
December 19, 2012 in The Blotter
Dubay says his nearly three-year period of crack use came to an end in March 2011.Jeff Dubay had a 10-year run as one of the foremost sports talk voices in...
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Monday was a record day for number of gun permit applications in Anoka County
December 19, 2012 in The Blotter
Guns (or at least permits to buy them) are hot items this holiday season.In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, guns aren't just a hot topic of conversation --...
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Christian Ponder marries Samantha Steele three months after saying, "I'm a lone wolf right now"
December 19, 2012 in The Blotter
Image by Tatiana CraineIn September, Ponder said of his romantic life: "I got nothing going on." How quickly things change! Almost exactly three months ago, Christian Ponder told C.J. that...
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Macalester President Rosenberg urges boycott of semi automatic-supporting politicians
December 19, 2012 in The Blotter
Image by Tatiana CraineRosenberg on politicians: "To withhold money is to speak in a language they will understand."In "A Pledge," Macalester President Brian Rosenberg urges citizens to work toward preventing...
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2012 is "The Year of Adrian Peterson," says new Sports Illustrated cover [IMAGE]
December 19, 2012 in The Blotter
Four months ago, who could've imagined Vikes fans were about to witness one of the greatest individual seasons ever? Put simply, Adrian Peterson's comeback has been one of the...
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Wisconsin has the craziest gun law in America, according to ProPublica
December 18, 2012 in The Blotter
In Wisconsin, you can carry a concealed weapon in areas like this.A ProPublica analysis published in the wake of the Newtown school shooting looks at the seven "craziest gun laws...
