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Apollo 11 moon rocks find safe home at the Minnesota Historical Society
November 29, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of the Minnesota National GuardMinnesota's moon rocks, which are encased in a lucite globe.Moon rocks from the Apollo 11 moon landing found a safe home yesterday at the...
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Popular Norwegian reality show seeks season 4 cast at Mall of America this Saturday
November 28, 2012 in Dressing Room
Photo courtesy of O'Connor Casting Company.The Alt for Norge Season 3 contestants in Norway.This Saturday, Norway's hit Emmy-winning reality TV show Alt for Norge (or, in English, "The Great Norway...
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The cult of Judy Garland lives on after 'Oz' dress sells for $480,000
November 20, 2012 in Dressing Room
Photo courtesy of Julien's Auctions.Judy Garland's dress sold at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills for $480,000.More than 40 years after the death of Judy Garland, there's still a powerful mystique...
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Dante Cicchetti, U of M professor, receives $1 million research prize
November 13, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota.Dante Cicchetti received the Klaus J. Jacobs research prize for his work in child development.Dante Cicchetti, a professor in the University of Minnesota's Institute...
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Two Minnesotans 'hack' Amazon's wedding registry to create successful Sandy relief effort
November 12, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of Alex Nordenson.John Heggestuen and Alex Nordenson created a wedding registry to help Sandy relief efforts.In the midst of the damage and chaos left in Hurricane Sandy's wake,...
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Oliver White, St. Paul minister, named 'Brave Thinker' by The Atlantic magazine
November 05, 2012 in The Blotter
Oliver White lost most of his congregation and his church after speaking in favor of gay rights.The Atlantic magazine has included St. Paul minister Oliver White in its annual list...
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360-pound pumpkin stolen from Wisconsin restaurant
November 02, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of Gail Haig.The 360-pound monster pumpkin that was stolen from Gail's Place in Merrill, Wisconsin.Police in Merrill, Wisconsin are on the search for some thieves who stole a...
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John Unger and dog Schoep get a new lease on life after receiving $25,000 in donations
October 23, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of JAMU Enterprises.John Unger and his dog Schoep now have more time together thanks to generous donations.When Hannah Stonehouse Hudson snapped a photo of her friend John Unger...
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U of M researchers develop new drug that destroys pancreatic cancer cells in mice
October 20, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota.U of M professor Ashok Saluja and his team developed a drug that destroys tumor cells in mice.University of Minnesota researchers have developed a...
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Aly Xiong, Maplewood principal, sleeps on school roof to raise money for iPads
October 18, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of Gethsemane SchoolMaplewood principal Aly Xiong spent the night on the school's roof to raise money for iPads.Aly Xiong, a principal at the Gethsemane School in Maplewood, spent...
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Linda Hamm pleads guilty to driving drunk and killing Maple Grove pedestrian
October 16, 2012 in The Blotter
Linda Hamm photo Hennepin County jail; vodka image espensorvik on Flickr Creative Commons.Linda Hamm pleaded guilty yesterday to driving drunk and killing Ann Blake.Linda Lee Hamm, 61, pleaded guilty yesterday...
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Free mammograms offered through Minnesota Department of Health
October 15, 2012 in The Blotter
williami5 on Flickr Creative CommonsOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month in Minnesota, and the MDH offers free mammograms.October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of...
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Marilyn Hagerty wins journalism award, plans to review another Olive Garden soon
October 11, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Marilyn Hagerty won the Al Neuharth award last week and is best known for her Olive Garden review.Marilyn Hagerty, the Grand Forks Herald restaurant reviewer whose writeup of a local...
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Shattuck-St. Mary's 'discouragingly similar to cases like Penn State,' attorney says
October 10, 2012 in The Blotter
Lynn Seibel and Leonard Jones allegedly had inappropriate relationships with Shattuck-St. Mary's students.Shattuck-St. Mary's School is increasingly coming under fire by authorities for the way it handled a series of...
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Lynn Seibel molestation allegation: Shattuck-St. Mary's teacher allegedly held circle jerks, played "naked teacher" on Big Bang Theory
October 08, 2012 in The Blotter
Former Shattuck-St. Mary's teacher Lynn Phillip Seidel has been charged with sexual misconduct.Lynn Phillip Seibel, a former drama teacher at Shattuck-St. Mary's boarding school in Faribault, was charged today with...
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Last of the Minnesota Zoo dolphins moved to new homes
October 05, 2012 in The Blotter
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.Semo, still a viable male, soaking up the sun at his new digs in Cali. Where the ladies at?The Minnesota Zoo's two bottlenose dolphins, Semo and Allie,...
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U of M creates device that could increase internet download speeds and save energy
October 04, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of the University of MinnesotaThe Opto-mechanical Relay: efficient, fast, no bigger than a human hair.A team of University of Minnesota scientists and engineers has invented a device that...
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Jason Bull, Wisconsin principal, threatens unruly dancegoers with Chicken Dance song
October 03, 2012 in The Blotter
The homecoming dance at Sheboygan North High School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, got a little rowdy this past weekend after the students refused to refrain from busting some "inappropriate" dance moves.North...
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Toddler in Superman pajamas found wandering Wisconsin highway
September 21, 2012 in The Blotter
myadlanNo one expects to find a toddler, much less one in Superman pajamas, wandering the highway.It's a bird, it's a plane, its a...?!Guadalupe Ollarzabal and his 14-year-old daughter Lydia were...
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Rare baby amur leopards make first public Minnesota Zoo appearance
September 20, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo.Baby amur leopard cubs made their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo yesterday.The baby amur leopards that were web-cam stars at the beginning of the...
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"Meow Compilation" highlights best cat-video moments of YouTube
September 17, 2012 in Dressing Room
MDphotography Hey, whatchu lookin' at?Related stories:Internet Cat Video Film Festival purrs into MinnesotaLil Bub's dude Mike Bridavsky on his celebrity cat's star qualityHere we are, still trying to calm down...
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Two separate pig-borne flu strains now linked to State Fair
September 14, 2012 in The Blotter
Vicky TGAWTwo separate strains of the pig-borne flu may have been present at the Minnesota State Fair.See also:-- New flu strain acquired through contact with pigs-- State Fair pigs examined, none sent...
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Minnesota pregnancy-test dispenser to be featured on "The Doctors" TV show
September 13, 2012 in The Blotter
Photo courtesy of Tom Frederick.The pregnancy-test dispenser at Pub 500 in Mankato will be discussed on "The Doctors."See also:-- Mankato bar installs "first ever" pregnancy-test dispenser in ladies room-- Bar...
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Fourth case of pig-borne flu linked to the Minnesota State Fair
September 11, 2012 in The Blotter
Vicky TGAWFour people at the State Fair may have gotten the flu from hanging around pigs too long. See also:-- New flu strain acquired through contact with pigs-- State Fair pigs examined, none...
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Inspired by City Pages' horoscope, couple bakes 'Unicorn Poop' cookies
September 10, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Photo courtesy of Michael Uss.Jessica Burdette baked these "unicorn poop" cookies after she got the idea from our horoscopes.Minneapolitan Jessica Burdette was reading City Pages over Labor Day weekend when...
