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Michael Brodkorb wants to settle invasion of privacy lawsuit with Senate
June 27, 2012 in The Blotter
Brodkorb's attorney doesn't want to do battle with the Senate in a courtroom.On the same day his client was having an "unsanctioned" meeting with Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, Michael...
Brentyn Krueger must compensate neighbors for huffing their air conditioning units
June 26, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Brentyn Krueger must compensate Apple Valley neighbors for huffing their air conditioning units
June 26, 2012 in The Blotter
For Brentyn Krueger, air conditioners are good for more than just cooling down.Who needs pot, meth, or cocaine when there are air conditioners nearby?That's a question Brentyn Krueger apparently asked...
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Ninzel Banks, 5, killed by stray bullet in north Minneapolis [UPDATE]
June 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Submitted photo via KARE 115-year-old Ninzel Banks died this morning after being struck by a stray bullet. This morning, Ninzel Banks became the second north Minneapolis toddler killed by a...
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Wolves acquire Chase Budinger, white guy who jumped over P. Diddy at Dunk Contest [VIDEO]
June 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Budinger and Diddy were an unlikely couple at this year's Slam Dunk Contest.Throw those prospect ranking boards away, Timberwolves fans. Two days before the draft, the Wolves traded the 18th...
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Amanda Tatro dead at 31
June 26, 2012 in The Blotter
Tatro's husband found her unresponsive this morning. She was later pronounced dead.Amanda Tatro, the former University of Minnesota graduate student who challenged the school in a high-profile legal battle, was...
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Target Field generated nearly three times more tax revenue last year than Dome did in 2009
June 25, 2012 in The Blotter
Target Field has played a role in increasing tax revenues and downtown eating and drinking, but is it enough?Figures supplied by both the Twins and the public ballpark authority and...
Robin Hood busted stealing computers from suburban Minneapolis tech store
June 25, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Federal agents issue "extraordinary" plea for help finding at-risk boy wearing Joe Mauer shirt [PHOTOS]
June 25, 2012 in The Blotter
This unidentified boy is in serious danger, ICE believes.Last week, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit issued an "extraordinary plea" for help finding a boy investigators say...
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Robin Hood busted stealing computers from St. Louis Park tech store
June 25, 2012 in The Blotter
It's unclear whether he planned to give the heisted computers to the poor.Robin Hood was busted stealing.That's no surprise -- after all, he's known for robbing from the rich and...
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Deb Thompson finds diamond ring in $4 pair of Goodwill capris, refuses to keep it
June 25, 2012 in The Blotter
KSTPThompson's $4 capris contained an unexpected surprise.Deb Thompson got a whole lot more than she bargained for when she bought a $3.99 pair of used capris at the Coon Rapids...
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Three Gay 90's patrons injured during Monday morning downtown Minneapolis shootout
June 25, 2012 in The Blotter
Four people were injured during a post-bar close shootout near the Warehouse District.Pride weekend ended on a very unfortunate note for three Gay 90's patrons injured in a shootout outside...
Janet Hall's boobs lured man into St. Paul alley, where he was robbed and beaten
June 22, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Duluth flood update: Images from after the rain [PHOTOS]
June 22, 2012 in The Blotter
Andrew KruegerFederal agents will begin assessing damage in the Duluth area on Monday.Two days after a massive deluge flash-flooded the Duluth area, the scope of the damage wrought by the...
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Janet Hall's boobs lured man into St. Paul alley, where he was robbed and beaten
June 22, 2012 in The Blotter
Who needs a gun when you've got boobs?Janet Hall used her goods to do a very bad thing.Hall, a 31-year-old St. Paul resident, pleaded guilty yesterday to aggravated first-degree robbery...
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Kurt Bills' creepy Staring at the Future political film is laughably bad [VIDEO]
June 22, 2012 in The Blotter
One Minnesota conservative called it the worst political ad of all time... and she was only talking about the trailer.Last week, we shared the trailer of GOP U.S. Senate candidate...
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Michael Brodkorb and Amy Koch could spend a year in jail for extramarital boinking
June 22, 2012 in The Blotter
Minnesota's old-fashioned adultery law could land Brodkorb and Koch in jail.Minnesota's adultery statute says that "when a married woman has sexual intercourse with a man other than her husband, whether...
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Duluth flood: PETA wants Lake Superior Zoo prosecuted for animal drownings
June 22, 2012 in The Blotter
Brandon Stahl on TwitterThe Lake Superior Zoo's playground was completely submerged on Wednesday.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals alleges that Lake Superior Zoo staff acted negligently when 13 or...
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R.T. Rybak is a finalist for the 2012 World Mayor Prize
June 22, 2012 in The Blotter
The crowd-surfing face of Mpls could become the first American recognized as World Mayor.Sure, Minneapolis (mostly) loves R.T. Rybak, but who knew he was internationally renowned?Rybak, mayor of Minneapolis for...
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Joe Mauer is 29th highest-paid athlete in world, according to Forbes
June 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Since signing his big extension, Mauer has taken a lot of heat. Fortunately, he can afford the world's best shrink.Joe Mauer takes a lot of heat, but as one of...
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Minnesotans United for All Families raised $3.1 million this year, MN for Marriage $588,000
June 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Minnesotans who approve of the above scene are putting their money where their mouth is.Minnesota's leading anti-same sex marriage group is getting its ass whooped when it comes to fundraising.Campaign...
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Feisty -- the wild-eyed, freedom-loving Duluth seal -- is headed to the Como Zoo
June 21, 2012 in The Blotter
We'll get to see if Feisty likes St. Paul as much as she appears to be enjoying Duluth in this photo.Duluth's flash-flooding allowed Feisty the seal to have a night...
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Adam Budge, 18, charged with murder following friend's synthetic drug overdose
June 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Budge, 18, faces 25 years in prison after providing a fatal dose to a friend.Adam Budge gave his buddy, 17-year-old Elijah Stai of Park Rapids, a fatal dose of a...
Roger Doughten, 78, busted trying to rob Minneapolis bank by off-duty police officer
June 21, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Roger Doughten, 78, busted trying to rob Minneapolis bank by off-duty police officer
June 21, 2012 in The Blotter
Doughten's eyesight must be going. He allegedly tried to rob a bank while a uniformed police officer was inside.Roger Doughten is on the cusp of becoming an octogenarian, but he...
