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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2013 Stories by Andy Mannix

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  FEATURED STORY

  Boston Attack: Hennepin County judge finished race 20 minutes before explosion

  published Apr 15, 2013

  Jay Quam completed the Boston Marathon today in three hours and 45 minutes. After crossing the finish line, he walked through a corridor that followed, where staff was handing out blankets and food to... More >>

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  Minnesota United FC signs anti-homophobia pledge

  published Apr 15, 2013

  Minnesota's second-division soccer team is now the latest organization to join the push for equality in sports. The majority of Minnesota United FC -- including 12 players, head coach Manny Lagos, a... More >>

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  Watch Chris Kluwe spend a day in a wheelchair

  published Apr 15, 2013

  Last October, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe spent an entire day in a wheelchair for a documentary on spinal cord injury. The movie premiered at Brave New Workshop in January, just after lawmakers introdu... More >>

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  Keith Ellison endorses Anthony Weiner for NYC mayor

  published Apr 12, 2013

  Keith Ellison must be feeling pretty confident after winning reelection so handily against Republican Chris Fields last November. On Current TV yesterday, Ellison became the first politician to publ... More >>

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  Spinal cord bill supporters make final plea to legislators

  published Apr 12, 2013

  For supporters of a bill that would fund progressive spinal cord research in Minnesota, these next few days will be crucial in convincing legislators that their cause is worthy enough to make the cut.... More >>

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  Peter Stasica admits to stealing prosthetic limbs from Fairview hospital

  published Apr 11, 2013

  A former manager at Fairview Health Services admitted today to stealing more than $122,000 in prosthetic limbs and other supplies and selling them on eBay. Peter Stasica, a 52-year-old from Coon Rap... More >>

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  AFSCME comes out for same-sex marriage

  published Apr 09, 2013

  One of the most influential unions in Minnesota released an endorsement yesterday for bills moving through the House and Senate to legalize same-sex marriage. AFSCME Council 5 has more than 43,000 ... More >>

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  Keith Downey, Chris Fields win Republican party spots

  published Apr 08, 2013

  Former state representative and businessman Keith Downey handily beat out three others for Minnesota's Republican Party chair spot Saturday. Downey was first elected to the House in 2008, succeeding... More >>

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  Your guide to Minnesota United FC's home opener

  published Apr 05, 2013

  Only six months ago, it seemed unlikely that Minnesota's second-division soccer team would even see a 2013 season. Yet here we are, one day away from the home opener, with a new team owner, new name, ... More >>

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  Petition for outside U of M investigation picks up high-profile supporters

  published Apr 03, 2013

  A petition asking Gov. Mark Dayton to order an independent investigation into the 2004 suicide of a patient enrolled in a University of Minnesota clinical drug trial has picked up more than 1,700 sign... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe, Brendon Ayanbadejo to receive award for promoting equality in sports

  published Apr 02, 2013

  Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Ravens linebacker Brendaon Ayanbadejo will be honored for their efforts promoting equality in major league sports this week by GLBT ally nonprofit PFLAG Nation... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Mental health resources dwindle as the APOLLO Resource Center closes its doors

  published April 2, 2013

  On a recent morning in St. Paul's Summit-University neighborhood, in the basement of a tall brick apartment building, a few people lounge in... More >>

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  Jesse Ventura to proceed in defamation suit against slain American Sniper author Chris Kyle

  published Apr 01, 2013

  Jesse Ventura has decided to proceed in his defamation case against Christopher Kyle, the Iraq war vet and best-selling author who was gunned down at a shooting range earlier this year, says Ventura's... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe to closeted NFL player: You have allies within the league

  published Mar 29, 2013

  Vikings punter Chris Kluwe appeared on CNN this week to talk with Anderson Cooper about the same-sex marriage cases currently before the Supreme Court. A strong advocate for gay marriage rights, Kluwe... More >>

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  Alleged north Minneapolis clique leader gets seven years on drug charge

  published Mar 26, 2013

  The alleged former leader of a north Minneapolis criminal clique known as "YNT" (Young 'n Thuggin') was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison Monday for aiding and abetting the distribu... More >>

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  Three Native Mob members guilty in federal case

  published Mar 20, 2013

  After a nearly two-month-long trial, three members of the highly organized, Minneapolis-born Native Mob gang were found guilty in federal court Tuesday of a combined 16 counts, including racketeering ... More >>

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  Civil commitment overhaul moves to Senate floor

  published Mar 18, 2013

  Two bills designed to reduce the amount of time mentally ill offenders spend in jail awaiting treatment passed a Senate committee last week, and will now head to the floor. One of the bills would ma... More >>

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  Jeremy Giefer's son found guilty of sexual assault

  published Mar 14, 2013

  A judge in Jackson County juvenile court recently found Jonathan Alan Giefer, 17, guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to the Mankato Free Press. The incident occurred on March 3... More >>

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  Gay marriage bill passes House, Senate committees. What's nextr

  published Mar 13, 2013

  As predicted by many, bills to legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota passed key committees in the House and Senate Tuesday. After almost three hours of testimonies and discussion, the Senate Judic... More >>

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  Watch: Senate, House committees vote on gay marriage

  published Mar 12, 2013

  Update [2:55]: After almost three hours of testimony and discussion, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the bill with a 5-3 vote. The House committee will vote later this evening. It's a pivotal ... More >>

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  Rena McCarter sentenced for stealing Hurricane Katrina relief funds

  published Mar 11, 2013

  A Twin Cities woman was sentenced to three years of probation and 50 hours of community service this morning for stealing $8,600 in disaster relief funds meant for victims of Hurricane Katrina. A co... More >>

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  Poll: Minnesotans favor path to citizenship for illegal immigrants

  published Mar 08, 2013

  A majority of Minnesotans would favor an immigration proposal that creates a path to citizenship for those here illegally, according to a Star Tribune poll. SEE ALSO: SEIU protests Wells Fargo over ... More >>

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  Majority of Minnesotans oppose gay marriage; college Republicans leader comes out in favor

  published Mar 06, 2013

  A surprising majority of Minnesotans don't want our state to be the next to legalize same-sex marriage, according to a new poll, but that doesn't include the leader of the college Republicans. Ryan... More >>

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  Minnesota Stars change name to "Minnesota United FC"

  published Mar 05, 2013

  The Minnesota Stars are no more. The second-division soccer team announced this morning that it's rebranding the franchise as "Minnesota United FC." That's not to be confused with Minnesotans United... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Urban cavers fight over turf and free speech

  published March 6, 2013

  Greg Brick's home is a museum of subterranean artifacts. A collection of maps and filing cabinets decorates the living room, along with so many... More >>