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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  Zach Sobiech: I hope a music career doesn't change who I am

  published Mar 04, 2013

  When he first wrote the song "Clouds," Zach Sobiech never imagined it would mean something to so many strangers. About three years ago, doctors diagnosed Sobiech, now a 17-year-old, with Osteosarcoma... More >>

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  Marsenior Pede Johnson found guilty for stabbing Mpls parks cops

  published Mar 01, 2013

  The man charged last summer for luring two Minneapolis parks police officers near Minnehaha Creek and stabbing them was found guilty of second-degree attempted murder Friday. SEE ALSO: Marsenior Pede... More >>

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  Chris Kluwe files Supreme Court brief opposing Prop 8

  published Mar 01, 2013

  Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief Thursday supporting same-sex marriage in the landmark Hollingsworth v. Perry case over th... More >>

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  Minnesota budget forecast shows slimmer deficit

  published Feb 28, 2013

  Minnesota's budget deficit is looking about $463 million slimmer than estimated last fall, according to a new forecast. SEE ALSO: Minnesota will be one of the states least affected by sequestration, ... More >>

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  Should wolf hunting be banned -- again -- in Minnesotar

  published Feb 22, 2013

  A bill introduced to the Legislature this week would put a five-year moratorium on wolf hunting in Minnesota. SEE ALSO: -Minnesota wolf hunters on track to finish just over targetAuthored by Sen. Ma... More >>

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  Legislative auditor: 88 law enforcement personnel misused database in 2012

  published Feb 21, 2013

  The state should increase its monitoring efforts and be more proactive when it comes to policing law enforcement abuse of motor vehicle records, according to a new report released by the legislative a... More >>

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  Don Gillmor, U of M media law professor, dies at 86

  published Feb 20, 2013

  Very few people bear the qualities necessary to be regarded as one of the world's leading experts in media law and be listed among the nation's sexiest professors by Esquire, but Donald Gillmo... More >>

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  Lawsuits: Dept of Human Services, DNR employees breached private data

  published Feb 15, 2013

  A Mankato-based law firm filed lawsuits this week against the Department of Human Services and the Department of Natural Resources alleging employees in both state agencies regularly breached the priv... More >>

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  Minneapolis guns incidents, violent crime crept up in 2012

  published Feb 13, 2013

  Minneapolis police recorded 45 more incidents involving guns in 2012 than the year prior, marking the first uptick in at least six years, according to a new report based on police data. Despi... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  How They Met

  published February 13, 2013

  Photography by B Fresh Photography There's never been a better time to fall in love in Minnesota. With the rousing defeat of the... More >>

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  Spinal cord injury bill passes first hurdle

  published Feb 12, 2013

  A bill that scientists say could be key to furthering spinal cord injury research in Minnesota passed its first committee hearing Monday afternoon. Introduced by Sen. Jeff Hayden, DFL-Minneapolis, th... More >>

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  Former U.S. senator's son arrested with teens for attempted burglary

  published Feb 07, 2013

  The 34-year-old son of former U.S. Sen. Rod Grams is facing attempted burglary charges for allegedly trying to break into a home earlier this month in Onamia, a small central Minnesota town in Mille L... More >>

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  Anne Marie Rasmusson to settle data breach lawsuit with state

  published Feb 06, 2013

  Attorneys for Anne Marie Rasmusson say they've struck a deal with the state in their client's data breach lawsuit that would put new safeguards in place to catch abusers of Minnesota's Driver an... More >>

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  Stephon Shannon sentenced to 28 years in Nizzel George murder

  published Feb 05, 2013

  A judge sentenced a north Minneapolis teenager to 28 years in prison today for the murder of Nizzel George, a 5-year-old shot while sleeping on his grandmother's couch last summer. Stephon Shannon, 1... More >>

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  Is the bald eagle still an at-risk speciesr The DNR wants your take

  published Feb 04, 2013

  Should a bald eagle remain on Minnesota's list of species at risk from disappearingr How about the gray wolfr SEE ALSO: Wolf hunting season opposed by 80 percent of DNR survey respondentsThe Minnesot... More >>

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  Minnesota lawmakers propose gun control legislation [VIDEO]

  published Jan 31, 2013

  Two DFL legislators proposed a new bill this morning that would tighten Minnesota's gun laws for convicted felons and the mentally ill, including barring firearms from those convicted of felony-level ... More >>

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  Don Samuels announces bid for mayor

  published Jan 31, 2013

  North side City Councilmember Don Samuels officially announced his bid for Minneapolis mayor at a press conference Wednesday, making him the third on the council vying for the spot. SEE ALSO: Gary S... More >>

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  Darryl Gill alleges MPD ripped out dreadlock, broke his wrist during arrest [VIDEO]

  published Jan 30, 2013

  A 34-year-old Minneapolis man with a lengthy criminal history is suing the police department for excessive force, alleging officers ripped out one of his dreadlocks and fractured his wrist in two plac... More >>

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  Gary Schiff announcing campaign for Minneapolis mayor

  published Jan 29, 2013

  After months of teasing a mayoral run, Minneapolis City Councilmember Gary Schiff will make it official at a press conference at noon today. SEE ALSO: Gary Schiff files for mayoral run Betsy Hodges ... More >>

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  394 crashes reported in Minnesota since Sunday afternoon

  published Jan 28, 2013

  A combination of yesterday's heavy snowfall and a thick layer of fog over the Twin Cities made for a rough morning for commuters. As of this posting, 394 accidents have been reported in Minnesota sinc... More >>

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  Gabe Rodreick rises above spinal cord injury to continue writing music

  published Jan 25, 2013

  Treading North frontman Gabe Rodreick has been making music nearly all his life. When he was a sophomore in high school, having played piano since age 5, Rodreick was accepted to the Perpich Center fo... More >>

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  Doc featuring Chris Kluwe in a wheelchair premieres tonight

  published Jan 24, 2013

  A documentary meant to raise awareness for spinal cord research starring outspoken Vikings punter Chris Kluwe premieres tonight at Brave New Workshop in downtown Minneapolis. SEE ALSO: COVER: Chris ... More >>

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  Sen. Jeff Hayden introduces spinal cord injury research bill

  published Jan 23, 2013

  Sen. Jeff Hayden introduced a bill at a capitol press conference this afternoon that would appropriate $4 million in state funds to be used for curative spinal cord research in Minnesota. The subject... More >>

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  Law enforcement wants Legislature to take up mental health, gun violence

  published Jan 23, 2013

  A coalition led by Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek demanded in a capitol press conference Wednesday that lawmakers take up reform on the intersection of the mentally ill and "extreme gun violence"... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Gabe Rodreick hopes U of M research could be key to walking again

  published January 23, 2013

  Gabe Rodreick begins every day staring at his bedroom ceiling. A 20-year-old with a long beard and hair past his shoulders, Gabe was rendered... More >>