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The Blotter
1:37 pm
Jan. 11, 2013
Michele Bachmann still hasn't paid Iowa staffers; one says her behavior is un-Christian
By Aaron Rupar
According to Peter Waldron, Michele Bachmann's colorful National Field Coordinator during her ill-fated presidential campaign, his former boss still hasn't paid her Iowa staffers -- and it's not ... More >>
The Blotter
12:28 pm
Jan. 11, 2013
Teisha Randle was downing straight vodka night she ran over Augsburg student, charges say
By Aaron Rupar
Teisha Randle faces a new criminal vehicular homicide charge after evidence emerged that she was drinking heavily the night she ran over and killed 20-year-old Augsburg student Austin Conley in t... More >>
The Blotter
10:28 am
Jan. 11, 2013
Allen Quist's pathetic yard signs propel him to MNGOP endorsement for open House seat [PHOTO]
By Aaron Rupar
Allen Quist got spanked by Congressman Tim Walz in November. At 68, it looked like that was the end of his political career -- until Rep. Terry Morrow, D-St. Peter, suddenly resigned, opening up... More >>
The Blotter
9:24 am
Jan. 11, 2013
Todd Gavin, ophthalmologist, convinces jury he had valid reasons to let female patient strip
By Aaron Rupar
What a weird day May 17, 2010 was for Mankato Clinic eye doctor Todd Gavin.SEE ALSO: Todd Gavin, ophthalmologist, accused of having women get naked during eye exams According to his version of ... More >>
The Blotter
5:40 am
Jan. 11, 2013
23 flu-related deaths in Minnesota first week of January; 33 all last flu season
By Aaron Rupar
In a Minnesota Department of Public Health statement regarding what's shaping up to be the state's most severe flu season in years, Health Commissioner Dr. Edward Ehlinger said yesterday that "W... More >>
The Blotter
5:30 am
Jan. 11, 2013
DFL cuts MNGOP Senate staffers' salaries; Bakk cites cost of Brodkorb lawsuit
By Aaron Rupar
The repercussions from the Michael Brodkorb-Amy Koch sex scandal will be felt in the bank accounts of MNGOP Senate staffers this legislative session.SEE ALSO: Last year, MNGOP Senate staffers co... More >>
The Blotter
1:38 pm
Jan. 10, 2013
Ryan Larson, man falsely accused of Officer Decker murder, wanted for stalking ex-GF
By Aaron Rupar
Ryan Larson, the man who was initially arrested in connection with the murder of Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker, is wanted on felony stalking charges. He's allegedly been harassing his ex... More >>
The Blotter
12:30 pm
Jan. 10, 2013
Steven Johnson rape details: Man who dismembered wife lured 1996 victim with pot
By Aaron Rupar
Police say Steven Johnson, 35, confessed this week to brutally murdering his wife, Manya Johnson, after she told him she was leaving him and taking their young child with her on Sunday. Manya, 32... More >>
The Blotter
11:02 am
Jan. 10, 2013
Twin Cities are "a Midwestern gay mecca," says Advocate's 2013 ranking of gayest cities
By Aaron Rupar
In 2011, the Advocate's algorithm named Minneapolis the gayest city in the entire U.S.A. St. Paul was added to the mix last year, and the Twin Cities fell to seventh.SEE ALSO: Andy Parrish... More >>
The Blotter
9:38 am
Jan. 10, 2013
North Loop water main that broke last week was installed in 1891 and looks like it [PHOTO]
By Aaron Rupar
The City of Minneapolis' official Facebook page yesterday posted the above photo of the North Loop water main that broke last week, spilling 14 million gallons of water onto downtown streets and... More >>
The Blotter
7:47 am
Jan. 10, 2013
Jon Stewart slams Jesse Ventura's gun control view on Daily Show [VIDEO]
By Aaron Rupar
For Jesse Ventura, gun control is the ability to "put two rounds into the same hole from 25 meters." In other words, he's a strong supporter of the Second Amendment who once characterized the fe... More >>
The Blotter
5:35 am
Jan. 10, 2013
Carl Muggli pleads guilty to killing his wife with a totem pole
By Aaron Rupar
When Carl Muggli's wife was found dead in November 2010, Carl initially said her death was a tragic accident connected with their successful totem pole carving business. He said a 3,000-pound pol... More >>
The Blotter
5:30 am
Jan. 10, 2013
Norm Coleman isn't interested in Al Franken rematch, praises Franken's approach
By Aaron Rupar
Norm Coleman may be the most popular Republican in Minnesota, but he apparently doesn't think he's popular enough to take down Al Franken.SEE ALSO: Norm Coleman praises Obama gun control speech t... More >>
The Blotter
1:33 pm
Jan. 9, 2013
Kevin Garnett reportedly told Carmelo Anthony his wife "tastes like Honey Nut Cheerios" [VIDEO]
By Aaron Rupar
Kevin Garnett's reputation as a world-class trash-talker who likes to hit below the belt goes back to his days playing with the Timberwolves. To take one example, during a game against the Spurs... More >>
The Blotter
12:07 pm
Jan. 9, 2013
Steven Johnson accused of murdering wife in St. Paul, dismembering her with saw [UPDATE]
By Aaron Rupar
:::: SEE ALSO: Steven Johnson rape details: Man who dismembered wife lured 1996 victim with pot ::::Original post published 11:57 a.m. on January 8 -- The body of 32-year-old Manya Johnson ... More >>
The Blotter
11:16 am
Jan. 9, 2013
Todd Gavin, ophthalmologist, accused of having women get naked during eye exams
By Aaron Rupar
:::: UPDATE :::: Gavin found not guiltyTodd Gavin, an ophthalmologist who used to practice at the Mankato Clinic but now works in Madelia, allegedly gave at least two women the most thorough eye ... More >>
The Blotter
9:39 am
Jan. 9, 2013
Chaska High School "locking and securing all entrances" day after receiving threat
By Aaron Rupar
Yesterday, Chaska High School received some sort of threat, prompting administrators to lock down the school, cancel classes, and send students home for the day around 10:30 a.m.SEE ALSO: Chaska... More >>
The Blotter
8:48 am
Jan. 9, 2013
Three jerks robbed Hiawatha Line rider as she had a seizure
By Aaron Rupar
Law enforcement officials are trying to track down three young men they believe are responsible for robbing a 25-year-old woman who had a seizure on a Hiawatha Line train the day after Christmas.... More >>
The Blotter
7:43 am
Jan. 9, 2013
Carly Christenson, 14, died of influenza despite receiving flu shot
By Aaron Rupar
Getting a flu shot is no guarantee you won't get sick, perhaps even deathly so, from influenza.SEE ALSO:-- MN Blue Cross' new anti-obesity ads spark controversy: Do they shame fat people? [VIDEO... More >>
The Blotter
7:03 am
Jan. 9, 2013
Chris Kluwe on The Colbert Report [VIDEO]
By Aaron Rupar
While hyping Chris Kluwe's appearance on his show last night, Stephen Colbert ticked off the Vikings punter's eclectic interests -- football, World of Warcraft, and gay marriage among them.SEE A... More >>

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