Email Author Andy Mannix

Awards

• 2012 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published March 16, 2011

  "RNC Piggy Bank"

• 2011 - Page One Contest/Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists, published June 30, 2010

  "Plagiarism Inc."

• 2011 - Page One Contest/Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists, published June 30, 2010

  "Plagiarism Inc."

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2011 Stories by Andy Mannix

• Head shops sue Minnesota over synthetic pot ban

  published Jun 27, 2011

  The war on synthetic drugs is far from over. A lawyer representing several head shops filed a lawsuit today against the state of Minnesota, alleging that a statewide ban on synthetic pot is unconstit... More >>

• John Harris, Gopher golf director, resigns amid lesbian lawsuit

  published Jun 27, 2011

  Amid allegations of discrimination, the University of Minnesota's golf director announced Friday he plans to resign. John Harris, who has been with the college only a year, is accused of not allowing... More >>

• Jeff Anderson sues Missouri abbey for sexual abuse 'coverup'

  published Jun 24, 2011

  Twin Cities attorney Jeff Anderson filed a civil suit yesterday accusing a Missouri-based abbey of covering up sexual abuse by a former monk. Anderson is famous for his tireless pursuit against abusi... More >>

• Minnesota banks could benefit from a government shutdown

  published Jun 22, 2011

  If the Minnesota Legislature doesn't resolve the state budget by July 1, a government shutdown wouldn't be bad news for everyone. In order to stay open, school districts without enough reserve funds ... More >>

• Metro Gang Strike Force gets off scot free

  published Jun 21, 2011

  After years of controversy, the saga of Minnesota's scandal-riddled gang-combating task force is about to come to an anti-climactic finish. The U.S. Department of Justice has declined to level anymor... More >>

• Lesbian couple scolded for kissing get apology from Twins

  published Jun 17, 2011

  Three weeks after the incident, the Minnesota Twins are apologizing on behalf of a security guard who told a lesbian couple they must "adhere to the 10 Commandments" at Target Field. Twins spokesman ... More >>

• Lesbians scolded by Target Field security guard speak out on forbidden kiss [VIDEO]

  published Jun 16, 2011

  Earlier today, we reported the story of Taylor Campione and Kelsi Culpepper, two lesbians who were scolded by a security guard at Target Field for a peck on the lips. Since the story's publication, C... More >>

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  Target Field guard scolded lesbian Twins fans for kissing

  published Jun 16, 2011

  Taylor Campione and Kelsi Culpepper -- two lesbian women from Minneapolis -- were recently scolded by a Target Field security guard for what they call a "brief kiss." After seeing the quick peck on t... More >>

• How Bachmann did at last night's Republican debate

  published Jun 14, 2011

  Michele Bachmann appeared to be glowing at the beginning of last night's Republican debate in New Hampshire, and it didn't take long for us to find out why. Bachmann skipped the first question posed t... More >>

• AFSCME zeros in on 26 legislators to prevent shutdown

  published Jun 13, 2011

  If you live in a Republican district led by a "non-ideolog," prepare to be really annoyed by your television. A "non-ideolog" is the word American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ... More >>

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  Countdown to government shutdown: Who's to blamer

  published Jun 10, 2011

  As of today, the Minnesota Legislature is two-and-a-half weeks tardy in solving the state's $5 billion budget deficit. Unfortunately for everyone, there doesn't appear to be a budget deal in sight. I... More >>

• Minnesota Public Radio Somali series wins national SPJ award

  published Jun 08, 2011

  Minnesota Public Radio just picked up a prestigious award for its in-depth coverage on the Somali community in Minneapolis. The Society of Professional Journalists announced yesterday that MPR's thre... More >>

• James Knuuttila faces 10th drunk driving arrest

  published Jun 08, 2011

  Someone get this guy a personal breathalyzer. James Knuuttila, a 62-year-old Wisconsin man, was arrested last week on suspicion of -- among other things -- drunk driving. This is the 10th time Knuutt... More >>

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  Tom Emmer's new gig: KTLK radio jock

  published Jun 03, 2011

  In this tough economy, sometimes we have to settle. This seems to be the case for Tom Emmer, former Republican gubernatorial candidate, who has taken a job as a drive-time talk show host on Fox News-... More >>

• Bill Kling vs. KFAI: The paper trail

  published Jun 03, 2011

  In 1973, a group of Minneapolis residents had an idea for a 10-watt radio station. Instead of hiring experienced radio personalities to read news or play classical music, they would open up the airw... More >>

• Parbati Kalicharan not guilty of stabbing her granddaughter over puzzle dispute

  published Jun 02, 2011

  Hopefully this will ease some tension at the Kalicharan family gatherings. Parbati Kalicharan has been found not guilty of stabbing her granddaughter in the ear with a kitchen knife last fall over a ... More >>

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  Bill Kling: The City Pages Q & A

  published Jun 01, 2011

  Bill Kling has come a long way since he started what is now Minnesota Public Radio 45 years ago. He's now the outgoing CEO of one of the most financially sustainable and commercially successful radio ... More >>

• Dan Miller dogged by Better Business Bureau scam complaints

  published May 31, 2011

  Here's an enticing offer if we've ever heard one: "Watch your lead revenues explode with the most powerful lead generation system online!" That promise comes from the homepage of Lead Net Pro, one of... More >>

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  Bill Kling conquered Minnesota radio, but can he save NPR?

  published June 1, 2011

  Bill Kling emerges from the crowd, his stark white hair instantly attracting the eyes of the audience. He occupies the podium with the... More >>

• Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson at The Triple Rock, 5/21/2011

  published May 23, 2011

  Aesop played a good mix of old and new.Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson May 21, 2011 Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson make for a strange duo. In fact, that might be an i... More >>

• Rocco Forte, former fire chief, leaving Minneapolis position

  published May 20, 2011

  Rocco Forte, the oft-controversial former Minneapolis fire chief, is leaving his administrative position with the city. City Councilmember Don Samuels says Forte is resigning from his current job, wh... More >>

• Vote No Minnesota releases video on anti-gay marriage amendment

  published May 20, 2011

  At the Capitol yesterday, hundreds showed up to support or oppose a bill that would put a constitutional ban on gay marriage on the Minnesota ballot in 2012. A rally against the amendment started at... More >>

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  Yvonn Lerro-Miller, prison employee, injected inmate's semen to impregnate herself

  published May 19, 2011

  When we hear about problems of sexual conduct in prisons, this isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind. Yvonn Noemi Lerro-Miller, a 37-year-old medical worker at the Stillwater prison, is ac... More >>

• Roger Goodell says NFL would pitch in for Vikings stadium

  published May 17, 2011

  With less than a week left to go in the legislative session, the Vikings stadium proposal is still showing some signs of life. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell now says the league is willing to chip in... More >>

• Target Field's free parking is no more

  published May 16, 2011

  Sorry to all the Twins fans who have enjoyed free parking since Target Field opened, but your luck has just run out. That's right: Those insufferable money grubbers down at City Hall have finally cau... More >>