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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2012 Stories by Andy Mannix

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  FEATURED STORY

  Voter ID amendment fails in Minnesota

  published Nov 07, 2012

  In an outcome that seemed nearly impossible just a few weeks ago, Minnesotans have defeated a controversial amendment to the state constitution that would have created stricter voting laws in the stat... More >>

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  Gay marriage amendment defeated in Minnesota

  published Nov 07, 2012

  Richard Carlbom's fiance just had the best birthday party ever. Around 1:45 a.m., Carlbom -- campaign manager of Minnesotans United for All Families -- addressed an exhausted crowd at the RiverCentr... More >>

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  How to find your polling place

  published Nov 06, 2012

  It's been a long, excruciating road, but election day is finally here. The only thing left to do is vote, which apparently really matters now, given recent polls show the gay marriage and voter I.D... More >>

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  Minnesota's wolf hunting season claims 50 on opening weekend

  published Nov 05, 2012

  Minnesota's controversial wolf hunting season is officially underway, and after the opening weekend, the DNR has tallied 50 kills. That amounts to one-quarter of the quota for the early 16-day wolf h... More >>

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  Price-fixing lawsuit against Land O' Lakes, dairy coops moves forward

  published Nov 02, 2012

  Animal rights groups celebrated a small victory this week in a federal lawsuit alleging that the practice of killing dairy cows to increase the cost of milk -- known as "herd retirement" -- violates a... More >>

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  Goldy the Gopher as Bane: Awesome or bad taster [POLL]

  published Oct 31, 2012

  Earlier today, the Minnesota Gophers published a series of photos on its Facebook page of mascot Goldy's wide-ranging Halloween costume selections, most of which being pretty tame: Super Mario, Aladdi... More >>

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  'War on Native Mob:' Duluth buildings tagged with Gangster Disciple signs

  published Oct 30, 2012

  In what reads like a declaration of war against the Native Mob, several Duluth buildings -- including a church shed -- were tagged with gang signs this weekend, most prominently the symbol of the Gang... More >>

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  MN Stars new ownership deal could be 'days away,' says league commissioner

  published Oct 29, 2012

  Despite coming in with a two-goal advantage, the Minnesota Stars suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the final leg of the NASL championship this weekend. For Stars fans, the de... More >>

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  Esera Tuaolo, openly gay former NFL player, cooking at Seven Sushi tonight

  published Oct 25, 2012

  Former Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Esera Tuaolo will be working behind the grill at Seven Sushi Ultralounge and Skybar in Minneapolis tonight, cooking up dishes from his native Hawaii. Now a c... More >>

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  The Mountain Goats at Varsity Theater, 10/24/12

  published Oct 25, 2012

  The Mountain Goats Varsity Theater, Minneapolis Wednesday, October 23, 2012John Darnielle doesn't appear to be getting tired, which is pretty incredible, given it's now been more than 20 years since t... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe battles government agent in new Vote No ad [AUDIO]

  published Oct 24, 2012

  In a new radio ad, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe battles a government agent in a satirical skit riffing off his now-infamous "Lustful Cockmonster" letter published to Deadspin last month. SEE ALSO: Chr... More >>

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  MN Stars last-minute goal captured in amazing photo

  published Oct 23, 2012

  On Saturday night, the Minnesota Stars beat the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0 in the first leg of the NASL Championship series, meaning they'll enter the final game in Florida next week with a two-goal advant... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Chris Kluwe takes a stand

  published October 24, 2012

  Walking across the Macalester College campus, Chris Kluwe passes unnoticed. As usual, the 30-year-old Vikings punter is dressed down: a pair of... More >>

• Chris Kluwe geeks out

  published October 24, 2012

  It's a rainy October morning, and one of the highest-paid punters in the NFL is sprawled out on his living-room couch with a laptop, engrossed... More >>

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  Watch Chris Kluwe debate a chair streaming live tonight

  published Oct 19, 2012

  The debate the Internet has been begging for is finally happening, and you can watch it live here at 5 p.m. SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe to debate empty chair Chris Kluwe sends debate challenge to 10 Minnes... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe to debate empty chair

  published Oct 18, 2012

  From the looks of things, Chris Kluwe is going to be debating Clint Eastwood-style tomorrow evening. Now one day before the Vikings punter is scheduled to argue his position advocating for gay marri... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe sends debate challenge to 10 Minnesota Republicans

  published Oct 16, 2012

  Chris Kluwe just can't find a sparring partner. A couple weeks ago, the Vikings punter tried to bait Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, into a debate over her opposition to gay marriage. When Franson ... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe receives official citation in Maryland

  published Oct 10, 2012

  This must be a little awkward for Emmett Burns Jr. Earlier today, Chris Kluwe received an "official citation" in the mail from the Maryland General Assembly, honoring the Vikings punter for his "work... More >>

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  R.T. Rybak declares Zombie Pub Crawl Day

  published Oct 10, 2012

  It's official: The boozy, blood-soaked chaos that is Zombie Pub Crawl will be recognized with a formal day by the city of Minneapolis this year. See Also: Zombie Pub Crawl conquers all Slideshow: Zom... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe 'Lustful Cockmonster' T-shirts for sale

  published Oct 10, 2012

  Piggybacking on the popularity of Chris Kluwe's epic letter supporting gay marriage last month, Minnesotans for Equality is now selling T-shirts stamped with the colorful terms, "Lustful Cockmonster" ... More >>

• Zombie Pub Crawl conquers all

  published October 10, 2012

  SLIDESHOW: Zombie Pub Crawls... More >>

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  Minnesota Stars tie San Antonio 0-0; Soccer fans still praying for a buyer to emerge

  published Oct 08, 2012

  The Minnesota Stars hit gridlock with a scoreless game against the Scorpions in Blaine Saturday night, meaning the two-leg semifinal series will be decided next weekend in San Antonio. SEE ALSO: Min... More >>

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  Eric Richard charged with murder in Stillwater bar fight that killed Adam McCloud

  published Oct 05, 2012

  A spilled drink on the dance floor of Smalley's Caribbean and Pirate Bar in downtown Stillwater was the source of the bar fight that ultimately killed 29-year-old Adam McCloud, according to a criminal... More >>

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  Adam McCloud dies after Stillwater bar fight; Police sign off on murder charges

  published Oct 05, 2012

  Adam McCloud, the 29-year-old hospitalized after a bar fight in Stillwater last week, died Thursday from injuries sustained by a blow to the head. SEE ALSO: One-punch homicide: When a night at the ba... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe shirtless on OUT Magazine Cover [IMAGE]

  published Oct 02, 2012

  Since penning his colorful letter advocating for gay marriage last month, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has emerged as the unofficial spokesman in the fight for marriage equality in America. S... More >>