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Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer says disabled Purple Heart recipient John Kriesel has "no courage"
May 14, 2012 in The Blotter
Kiffmeyer should've minced words when taking Kriesel to task for his pro-stadium stance.People sometimes say politics is war, but retiring Rep. John Kriesel, R-Cottage Grove, could tell you from experience...
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Parts of downtown Moorhead "destroyed" by rampaging herd of deer
May 14, 2012 in The Blotter
Moorhead deer have resorted to suicide tactics in an effort to vandalize a local mall.On Saturday, WDAY TV news anchor Kelsey Roseth led the Fargo-Moorhead evening news with the following...
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Best Buy founder Richard Schulze stepping down as chairman in wake of CEO scandal
May 14, 2012 in The Blotter
According to today's press release, Schulze "acted inappropriately" with his handling of the Dunn scandal.This morning, Best Buy announced that founder Richard Schulze is stepping down as chairman in the...
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Electric Six record live album at First Avenue, 5/11/12
May 14, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Electric SixFirst Avenue, MinneapolisFriday, May 11, 2012Electric Six recorded a live album at First Avenue Friday night, so the question is, will it be any good?In a word: yes! Electric...
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Dan Feidt, producer of DRE drug scandal video, talks about Occupy, police, and the war on drugs
May 14, 2012 in The Blotter
Feidt believes the DRE scandal is a consequence of police's systematic attempt to disrupt Occupy and the war on drugs.Dan Feidt is the journalist and producer primarily responsible for MK...
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UMD student demands gender-neutral bathrooms, goes on hunger strike, school caves
May 11, 2012 in The Blotter
Moses is the Minnesota's most prominent gender-neutral bathroom activist.You'd probably have a hard time finding anybody in the world more passionate about gender-neutral bathrooms than UMD student Blair Moses.Last month,...
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Grand Forks mayoral candidate and bar under investigation for beer-for-votes promotion
May 11, 2012 in The Blotter
Grandstrand's participation in a bar's beer-for-votes promotion is under investigation.Grand Forks is a college town, and what do you offer when you want college students to do something for you?...
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Metrodome is the worst stadium in America, says Time Magazine [VIDEO]
May 11, 2012 in The Blotter
This is what $55 million would get you during the late 1970s.Just a day before the Minnesota legislature approved a bill that will fund a new, nearly $1 billion Vikings...
Rachel Toberman, train wreck St. Paul lawyer, is awaiting discipline, can still practice law
May 11, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Rachel Toberman, train wreck St. Paul lawyer, is awaiting discipline, can still practice law
May 11, 2012 in The Blotter
Would you want this woman representing you in court?Rachel Toberman, licensed to practice law in Minnesota in 2008, presumably had her shit together at one point. She does not have...
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The Minnesota Twins are more than twice as bad as the second-worst team in baseball
May 11, 2012 in The Blotter
Yep, this just about sums it up. A routine pop fly falls in between three Twins last night.The 2012 Minnesota Twins are really frickin' awful. They're so bad that somewhere...
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Bachmann renounces citizenship in gay-friendly Switzerland, blasts Obama for backing gay marriage
May 11, 2012 in The Blotter
Rejoice, people of Switzerland -- Minnesota is still stuck with them.No doubt uncomfortable with the contrast between her avowed political views and the laws of the land in liberal-minded Switzerland,...
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Vikings stadium bill receives final legislative approval; Mpls City Council vote last step
May 10, 2012 in The Blotter
A new Vikings stadium is one vote away from becoming a reality.Rejoice, Vikings fans! A bill for a new NFL stadium in Minneapolis today surmounted its last legislative hurdles --...
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Michele Bachmann is making shit up in her latest fundraising e-mail
May 10, 2012 in The Blotter
Bachmann isn't letting the facts get in the way of a good yarn.Today, Slate points out a few absurd fabrications contained in Michele Bachmann's May 8 fundraising appeal to prospective...
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Twin Cities fourth-best metro for women's well-being, says Measure of America study
May 10, 2012 in The Blotter
Twin Cities women have the highest well-being of any metro in the Midwest, the study finds.Women in the Twin Cities are doing pretty damn well, all things considered. A new...
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Pug from hell climbs pile of items, pees on electrical outlet, starts house fire in Chaska
May 10, 2012 in The Blotter
Is this the face of an arsonist?Think dogs are man's best friend? This Chaska pug sounds more like his or her owner's worst enemy. Last week, Chaska firefighters responded to...
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DRE drug scandal: City of Minneapolis denies involvement as outstate officers take heat
May 10, 2012 in The Blotter
Rybak: DRE scandal 'undermines trust' between law enforcement and citizens.With news breaking yesterday that an officer has reported seeing a Hutchinson state trooper give pot to a Drug Recognition Expert...
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Michele Bachmann becomes a Swiss citizen, hilarity ensues [CARTOONS]
May 09, 2012 in The Blotter
If Michele can't beat "socialists" here at home, she can now join them in Switzerland.If Michele Bachmann loses her U.S. House seat to Jim Graves this November, she could always...
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Police did indeed give Occupiers free pot, new evidence suggests; DRE program suspended
May 09, 2012 in The Blotter
It appears at least one officer did give pot to Peavey Plaza Occupiers.Last Thursday, we told you about explosive allegations made by a new video report -- that state patrol...
Chris Miller robs bank, says he's struggling with fact he's not a rich football player, apologizes
May 09, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Chris Miller robs bank, says he's struggling with fact he's not a rich football player, apologizes
May 09, 2012 in The Blotter
Four years ago, Miller was looking forward to an NFL career. Now he faces up to a decade in prison.There are lots of reasons a person might become involved in...
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Cris Carter says Vikings had bounty system
May 09, 2012 in The Blotter
Carter says bounties weren't uncommon during his playing days.The New Orleans Saints are in big trouble over an illegal bounty system their defensive players and coaches organized and operated from...
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Wisconsin wife runs husband over with SUV following Scott Walker recall argument
May 09, 2012 in The Blotter
Wisconsin's recall elections are contributing to broken homes and bones.Modern American politics is divisive, sure, but who knew it could be this bad?Chippewa Falls resident Jeffrey Radle, 36, found himself...
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Jay Leno pokes fun at Minnesota newspaper during Headlines segment [VIDEO]
How we look to the national media
May 09, 2012 in The Blotter
Leno thinks using your iPad to play solitaire should not be considered "high-tech."On Monday night, Jay Leno tried to get some laughs at the expense of the Fergus Falls Daily...
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Top 10 Minnesota brands with most Facebook likes
May 08, 2012 in The Blotter
General Mills brands dominate the top ten.The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal just released its annual list of the Minnesota brands with the top 10 Facebook likes. In the social media...
