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May 20, 2013
Mary Franson wonders whether marriage equality extends to polygamy
One of the arguments used by marriage equality opponents is that gay marriage leads down a slippery slope to people marry animals, adults marrying children, polygamy, and other unsavory arrangements.SEE ALSO: Mary Franson co-authors civil unions bill months after saying being gay isn't "normal" Well ... More >>
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May 17, 2013
MN tea party group asks members to pray for George Soros's conversion to Christianity
Well, this is weird. The Alexandria Lakes Area Tea Party is asking members to pray "perhaps more than once a day" for the conversion of liberal financier George Soros from atheism to Christianity.SEE ALSO: Mary Franson on DNC "God" debacle: "Peter denied Christ 3 times also" [VIDEO]"We are hoping th ... More >>
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May 16, 2013
DFL infighting has minimum wage hike on life support
A minimum-wage hike that once liked like a sure deal is no longer likely to happen this session because DFLers in the House and Senate can't agree on how much to raise it.THE BACKSTORY: House, Senate approve minimum wage increase, but disagree on how much is too muchThe bill passed by the House woul ... More >>
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April 5, 2013
Mary Franson co-authors civil unions bill months after saying being gay isn't "normal"
We'll say this about Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria -- at least her views are evolving.SEE ALSO: Scott Walker says it's time GOP concedes defeat on gay marriage During a debate in September, Franson infamously said she "personally" doesn't believe homosexuality is "normal behavior." But barely ... More >>
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March 13, 2013
MNGOP Rep. Mary Franson, through tears, says: "Democrats are just destroying this state"
You wouldn't expect anything else, but Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, is no fan of the job the DFL-controlled legislature is doing so far this session.SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson spouts bogus autism theories at House hearing, gets shut down [VIDEO]-- Gov. Dayton's deputy chief of staff wants Mary Fra ... More >>
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March 7, 2013
Phyllis Kahn and Dean Urdahl want Minnesota to invest in the movie business
In 1995, Hollywood shot nine feature films in Minnesota, spending $128 million on in-state production costs. By 2007, that number had dropped to a single film, and $7 million.On Wednesday afternoon, Rep. Phyllis Kahn (DFL-Minneapolis) and Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Action Township), announced their plans ... More >>
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March 4, 2013
Bill that would raise minimum wage 70 percent to $10.55 an hour advances in House
Rep. Ryan Winkler, D-Golden Valley, thinks it's about time low-paid Minnesota workers get a raise -- and a big one, at that.SEE ALSO: Mary Franson thinks City Pages blogger should blame his rent increase on Gov. Dayton Winkler's bill to raise the state's minimum wage from $6.15 for large employers a ... More >>
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February 21, 2013
Mary Franson, Phyllis Kahn introduce bill to legalize industrial hemp production
Yesterday, Rep. Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) and Rep. Phyllis Kahn (DFL-Minneapolis) teamed up to introduce a bill that would develop and regulate industrial hemp production in Minnesota.As it stands now, hemp -- marijuana's big, non-psychoactive sister -- is banned by the U.S. Drug Enforcement ... More >>
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February 20, 2013
Mary Franson renews push to block employers from accessing employees' social media accounts
Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, knows a thing or two about getting in trouble on social media. But for the second year in a row, she's introduced a bill in hopes she can spare you some trouble if your employer gets nosy about your Facebook or Twitter presence.SEE ALSO: Franson thinks yours truly sh ... More >>
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February 4, 2013
Mary Franson thinks City Pages blogger should blame his rent increase on Gov. Dayton
We've had more than our share of fun with Mary Franson, so it's hard to blame her for counter-jabbing when the opportunity presents itself.SEE ALSO:-- Spiros Zorbalas, the former slumlord of South Mpls, still flying his private jet-- Gov. Dayton's deputy chief of staff wants Mary Franson to read the ... More >>
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January 31, 2013
Andy Parrish: "The Republican Party is an absolute disaster"
Last night, a few hundred MNGOPers gathered at the Blue Fox Bar and Grill for a "Where Do We Go From Here?" panel discussion about the future of their reeling party.SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson wins recount in belated MNGOP election night success story-- MNGOP's Dan Severson on election results: "I'm no ... More >>
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January 31, 2013
Mary Franson spouts bogus autism theories at House hearing, gets shut down [VIDEO]
At a committee hearing Wednesday, Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) treated her fellow representatives -- and, thanks to MN House's video feed, the rest of us -- to her Very Scientific Theories on vaccines and autism. The committee was supposed to be talking about Rep. Kim Norton's bill to require insuran ... More >>
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January 22, 2013
Gov. Dayton's deputy chief of staff wants Mary Franson to read the damn budget proposal
Today, Gov. Dayton unveiled his state budget proposal for the next biennium. SEE ALSO: Mary Franson wins recount in belated MNGOP election night success storyIt's a complicated, multifaceted document. But you won't be surprised to learn that before Dayton's budget press conference had even concluded ... More >>
Blogs
December 25, 2012
Best Blotter stories of 2012 [PART II]
It's Christmas, so here's our gift to you: The second part of our top Blotter posts of 2012 list.:::: SEE ALSO :::: Best Blotter stories of 2012 [PART I]Hey, beats a lump of coal or paying $200 for a plastic bag full of Brett Favre's pubes, doesn't it?
Blogs
December 3, 2012
Minnesota less religious than 30 years ago, but still one of the most religious states
New data compiled and released by the Association of Religious Data Archives indicates that Minnesota is one of the most religious states in the country, with 56.3 percent of residents claiming some sort of religious affiliation.SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson on DNC "God" debacle: "Peter denied Christ 3 t ... More >>
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November 29, 2012
Mary Franson wins recount in belated MNGOP election night success story
After election night, Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, improbably led her Democratic challenger, Bob Cunniff, by a single vote.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann's reelection: She's as resilient as a cockroach during a carpet bombingFollowing the discovery of an election night snafu at a polling place in he ... More >>
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November 15, 2012
Conservative blog scrubs post fretting about Minority Leader Kurt Daudt's bachelorhood
In the wake of the still-unresolved Brodkorb-Koch scandal (just how will the new Senate DFL majority deal with Brodkorb's lawsuit anyway?), at least one MNGOPer is a little antsy about putting Republicans who aren't in rock-solid marriages in leadership positions.In a post that was published yesterd ... More >>
Blogs
November 7, 2012
Mary Franson ahead of Bob Cunniff by a single vote with 100 percent counted
When Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, cast her ballot yesterday, little did she think she had just decided her own political fate.SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson on Facebook accusation she drove drunk: "It's disgusting"-- Mary Franson compares food stamp recipients to wild animals [VIDEO] But alas, that a ... More >>
Blogs
November 5, 2012
DFL uses unflattering photo of Rep. Mary Franson in new ad [IMAGE]
In the homestretch of a heated campaign, things can get ugly -- literally so, in Mary Franson's case.SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson on Facebook accusation she drove drunk: "It's disgusting"-- MNGOP accuses DFL of "using racist tactics" by darkening photo of Rep. King Banaian [IMAGE] Late last week, Frans ... More >>
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November 2, 2012
Obsessed Wisconsin man breaks into love interest's apartment, demands bras and panties
Jose Hernandez-Ordonez, a 22-year-old Madison resident, apparently falls in love very, very easily. He's obsessed with a woman who says she's never spoken to him, and went to the extent of breaking into her apartment early Sunday morning on a mission for her bras and panties.SEE ALSO: GOP chair Eric ... More >>
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October 26, 2012
Mary Franson on Facebook accusation she drove drunk: "It's disgusting"
Last Friday, Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, went out with some friends to Rudy's Redeye Grill in Alexandria for drinks and karaoke. SEE ALSO: Mary Franson dismisses restraining order against Eric Harpel Franson says she had two drinks in three hours and was more than sober enough to drive herself ... More >>
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October 18, 2012
Chris Kluwe to debate empty chair
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 marriage, none of the Minnesota Republicans he invited to spar have accepted. But apparently that's not g ... More >>
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October 16, 2012
Chris Kluwe sends debate challenge to 10 Minnesota Republicans
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 didn't bite, Kluwe made a similar offer to ex-Viking Matt Birk, who recently came out against same-s ... More >>
Blogs
October 10, 2012
Voicemail warns Treehouse Records about offending half its customers with 'Vote No' signs [AUDIO]
Treehouse Records has posted the audio of an anti-liberal and anti-gay marriage voicemail on its Facebook page.SEE ALSO:-- Ex-Viking Matt Birk: "Not all NFL players think redefining marriage is a good thing"-- Rep. Mary Franson on homosexuality: 'I personally do not believe it is normal behavior'-- ... More >>
Blogs
October 10, 2012
Chris Kluwe receives official citation in Maryland
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 in standing up for the equality of all." See Also: Chris Kluwe 'Lustful Cockmonster' T-shirts for ... More >>
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October 1, 2012
Ex-Viking Matt Birk: "Not all NFL players think redefining marriage is a good thing" [VIDEO]
The NFL is quickly becoming an important forum in the gay marriage debate.SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe wants to debate Mary Franson-- Chris Kluwe to Emmett Burns: Gay marriage "won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster"On one side of the issue, of course, are Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Rave ... More >>
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September 28, 2012
Chris Kluwe wants to debate Mary Franson
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe wants to debate Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, over her opposition to gay marriage. SEE ALSO: Rep. Mary Franson: Chris Kluwe wants "to undermine traditional values" Chris Kluwe playing bass at Music for Marriage Equality benefit tonight
Blogs
September 27, 2012
Rep. Mary Franson: Chris Kluwe wants "to undermine traditional values"
Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, created a stir last week when she said she doesn't believe homosexuality is a normal behavior during a debate with her Democratic challenger, Bob Cunniff.SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson dismisses restraining order against Eric Harpel [UPDATE]-- Mary Franson says election is ... More >>
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September 24, 2012
Rep. Mary Franson on homosexuality: 'I personally do not believe it is normal behavior' [VIDEO]
During a debate with her DFL challenger last Thursday, Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, tried to explain her opposition to gay marriage.SEE ALSO:-- Franson says election is about "jobs and the economy," spends all week talking about abortion and voter ID-- Mary Franson on DNC "God" debacle: "Peter d ... More >>
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September 18, 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families' "kNOw Tool" draws MNGOP disdain
SEE ALSO:-- MN for Marriage seeks removal of fair vendor who said she spit in Vote Yes guy's lemonade-- MN for Marriage blatantly misinterprets parenting study in new anti-gay clip [VIDEO]-- MN for Marriage, anti-gay marriage group, says it 'continues to stand strong against intolerance'Over the wee ... More >>
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September 14, 2012
Mary Franson says election is about "jobs and the economy," spends all week talking about abortion and voter ID
SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson on DNC "God" debacle: "Peter denied Christ 3 times also" [VIDEO]-- Rep. Mary Franson's yard signs vandalized with "Don't feed the animals" message [PHOTO]-- Mary Franson dismisses restraining order against Eric Harpel [UPDATE]Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, makes it almost ... More >>
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September 11, 2012
Mary Franson on DNC "God" debacle: "Peter denied Christ 3 times also" [VIDEO]
SEE ALSO:-- Rep. Mary Franson infuriated by Earth Day, calls it "Pagan holiday" [UPDATE]-- Bachmann says there's "a spiritual hurricane in our land" as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches [UPDATE] [VIDEO]The most painfully awkward moment of last week's DNC came when Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigos ... More >>
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August 27, 2012
Rep. Mary Franson's yard signs vandalized with "Don't feed the animals" message [PHOTO]
SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson, MNGOP Rep., compares food stamp recipients to wild animals [VIDEO]-- Mary Franson, in speech, stands behind food stamp recipient-wild animal comparison [VIDEO]Last winter, Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, created quite a stir when she compared Minnesota's food stamp recipie ... More >>
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August 20, 2012
Rep. Kathy Lohmer uses taxpayer money to wrap her Korean car with American flag
SEE ALSO:-- Chip Cravaack: Taxpayers are paying more than $1,000 a month for his 2011 Chevy Equinox-- Rep. Mary Franson infuriated by Earth Day, calls it "Pagan holiday" [UPDATE]In a move that's sad and troubling on multiple levels, first-term Rep. Kathy Lohmer, R-Lake Elmo, recently spent $2,678 -- ... More >>
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August 17, 2012
Chuck Grassley, Iowa Senator, is hilariously awful at Twitter
SEE ALSO:-- Rep. Mary Franson infuriated by Earth Day, calls it "Pagan holiday" [UPDATE]-- Mike Parry's tweet scrubbed on "arrogant black man" ObamaWe have our share of colorful social media political personalities up here in Minnesota. But there may not be another politician in the world that can r ... More >>
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July 27, 2012
Mary Franson dismisses restraining order against Eric Harpel [UPDATE]
PREVIOUS COVERAGE:-- Rep. Mary Franson got restraining order against McLeod County GOP chair Eric Harpel-- McLeod County GOP made Eric Harpel party chair despite "stalker" allegation-- Eric Harpel will request hearing to contest Rep. Mary Franson's restraining orderEric Harpel wanted to contest the ... More >>
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July 23, 2012
Mary Franson, in speech, stands behind food stamp recipient-wild animal comparison [VIDEO]
SEE ALSO:-- Mary Franson, MNGOP Rep., compared food stamp recipients to wild animals [VIDEO]-- Mary Franson upset by "offensive" anti-Gulf oil spill House prayerLast winter, Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandia, made a name for herself by comparing food stamp recipients to wild animals in a video posted o ... More >>
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July 17, 2012
Eric Harpel, McLeod County GOP chair, reports his email hacked [UPDATE]
See also: Rep. Mary Franson got restraining order against McLeod County GOP chair Eric Harpel See also: Eric Harpel will request hearing to contest Rep. Mary Franson's restraining order See also: Eric Harpel, GOP chairman, accused of threatening another woman Update: Harpel got in touch with us abou ... More >>
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June 20, 2012
Eric Harpel, GOP chairman, accused of threatening another woman
McLeod County Republican Party chairman Eric Harpel threatened another woman and her husband last week, according to the woman's attorney.Harpel had a restraining order taken out against him by state representative Mary Franson last month. Franson accused Harpel of being a "stalker." That disclosure ... More >>
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June 11, 2012
McLeod Republican leaders resign over Eric Harpel "stalker" allegations
Two leaders in the McLeod County Republican Party have resigned in response to Rep. Mary Franson's "stalker" allegations against chairman Eric Harpel. The McLeod County GOP held a meeting this past Thursday where vice chair Marie Thurn and secretary Linda Senst quit their leadership positions. Both ... More >>
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June 6, 2012
McLeod County GOP made Eric Harpel party chair despite "stalker" allegation
McLeod County Republicans knew that state representative Mary Franson had accused then-deputy party chair Eric Harpel of "stalking" her but decided to promote him to their top leadership post anyway.Harpel's immediate predecesor, Craig Hoel, stepped down as the McLeod County GOP boss in March for "p ... More >>
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June 6, 2012
Eric Harpel will request hearing to contest Rep. Mary Franson's restraining order
McLeod County Republican Party chairman Eric Harpel plans to contest Rep. Mary Franson's restraining order against him.The embattled party chairman acknowledged his breakup with Franson in a statement released today, saying "emotions have been running high." Harpel said he was "surprised and dishear ... More >>
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June 5, 2012
Rep. Mary Franson got restraining order against McLeod County GOP chair Eric Harpel
Rep. Mary Franson took out a restraining order against McLeod County Republican Party chair Eric Harpel after he "stalked" her, made threats, and sent "lewd" emails, according to a petition filed in Douglas County. The paperwork, filed May 10, names Harpel as Franson's ex-boyfriend.On May 2, Franson ... More >>
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April 20, 2012
Mary Franson upset by "offensive" anti-Gulf oil spill House prayer
Rep. Mary Franson -- she of 'food stamp recipients are like wild animals' and Earth Day is a "Pagan holiday" fame -- may have outdone herself today with her reaction to House chaplain Rev. Grady St. Dennis' prayer.In commemoration of the second anniversary of the Gulf oil spill, Dennis prayed "for t ... More >>
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April 19, 2012
Rep. Mary Franson infuriated by Earth Day, calls it "Pagan holiday" [UPDATE]
The American Federation of Teachers recently put together a website that gives teachers guidance about how to commemorate Earth Day by integrating "green acts" into lessons plans.Seems pretty innocuous, right? After all, who would take objection to students learning about how toxic fumes affect the ... More >>
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March 27, 2012
Mary Franson introduces bill blocking employers from asking for social media passwords
Mary Franson has caused us to shake our heads a couple times already this month -- first when she compared food stamp recipients to wild animals, then again when she outed herself as a careless driver to "scoop" the Strib's Jon Tevlin.But today, instead of shaking our heads at her, we're nodding ... More >>
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March 16, 2012
Michael Brodkorb social media rules ordered Republicans to delete controversial material
After Republicans took control of the Minnesota Senate and made Michael Brodkorb communications director for the caucus, Brodkorb sent out a memo laying out the rules of social media. Addressed to "all staff," the memo begins by explaining that caucus members have a stake in the Minnesota Senat ... More >>
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March 12, 2012
Rep. Mary Franson outs herself as careless driver to "scoop" Star Tribune's Jon Tevlin
Rep. Mary Franson sent out a press release Friday evening outing herself as a careless driver in response to a forthcoming Star Tribune column by Jon Tevlin. Identifying Tevlin as "yet another liberal reporter" and "a voice for the dependency lobby," Franson claimed her critics were intimidated ... More >>
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March 7, 2012
Rush Limbaugh loses ad over slut comment
Select Comfort pulls the plug
Blogs
March 5, 2012
Mary Franson, MNGOP Rep., compares food stamp recipients to wild animals [VIDEO]
In a video that was posted to the official YouTube channel for the MNGOP House caucus, Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, compares food stamp recipients to wild animals. She later tweeted an apology for her comments and had the video removed, but the clip, embedded below, is preserved in the fossil ... More >>
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