Michael Brodkorb

Michael Brodkorb pleads guilty to DUI, says he "should be dead" [UPDATE]

Michael Brodkorb has pleaded guilty to fourth-degree DUI in connection with a one-car crash that left him in critical condition in January.THE BACKSTORY: Michael Brodkorb had .10 BAL when he seriously injured himself in one-car wreck According to WCCO, Brodkorb was sentenced to a $500 fine and one y ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb had .10 BAL when he seriously injured himself in one-car wreck [UPDATE]

-- Original post from morning of February 8; update at bottom --Up until 2005, Michael Brodkorb wouldn't have been doing anything illegal by driving around with a .10 blood-alcohol level in Minnesota. But now, he could face a drunken driving charge in connection with the one-car accident that left h ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb critically injured in one-car crash; alcohol detected on his breath

:::: UPDATE :::: Amy Koch tweets update about Michael Brodkorb's condition Michael Brodkorb, the former MNGOP Senate caucus spokesman who was fired in December 2011 after his affair with then-Majority Leader Amy Koch became public knowledge, is in critical condition this morning following a one-car ... More >>

Amy Koch tweets update about Michael Brodkorb's condition

:::: FROM EARLIER TODAY: Michael Brodkorb critically injured in one-car crash; alcohol detected on his breath :::: Amy Koch, who resigned her senate leadership position in the wake of revelations about her affair with Michael Brodkorb, is tweeting updates to his condition after a car accident last ... More >>

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 >>

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DFL mailer makes Brodkorb-gate a campaign issue: "Republican Senators play, taxpayers pay"

With November 6 just weeks away, the Minnesota DFL is reminding voters which party is responsible for sticking Minnesota taxpayers with over $100,000 in legal bills thanks to an extramarital affair fiasco.SEE ALSO: Michael Brodkorb and Amy Koch could spend a year in jail for extramarital boinkingNam ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb says marriage amendment is cynical MNGOP get-out-the-vote ploy

According to Michael Brodkorb, the reason Minnesotans are being asked to enshrine a gay marriage ban into the state constitution this November isn't because of some paranoid concern about the sanctity of marriage or the family. Rather, it's all about election year politics.SEE ALSO:-- Michael Brodko ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb cries while discussing Amy Koch affair during Fox 9 interview [VIDEO]

On Friday, a federal judge lifted a gag order that prevented Michael Brodkorb from talking about his affair with former MNGOP Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, and before the weekend was through, Brodkorb gave interviews to Fox 9, MPR, the Star Tribune, and anybody on the street who would listen. (Ok ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb hates Kurt Bills, wants write-in MNGOP U.S. Senate candidate

SEE ALSO:-- Kurt Bills' moribund campaign has Brodkorb, other MNGOPers wailing and gnashing teeth-- Michael Brodkorb gloats over MNGOP's money woesMichael Brodkorb tried constructive criticism, but now he's seen enough.In a blog post published yesterday, Brodkorb does everything but demand that Kurt ... More >>

Kurt Bills' moribund campaign has Brodkorb, other MNGOPers wailing and gnashing teeth

SEE ALSO:-- David Carlson savages Kurt Bills in new ad, suggests he wouldn't have ended slavery-- Dave Wellstone calls Kurt Bills' homage to his father "completely disrespectful"-- Kurt Bills' creepy Staring at the Future political film is laughably bad [VIDEO]Kurt Bills is getting killed by Amy Klo ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb gloats over MNGOP's money woes

SEE ALSO:-- MNGOP scandal: "Smoking gun" email suggests alleged recount scheme was just the beginning-- MNGOP: Alleged recount debt conspiracy could mean jail time for Sutton, dissolution of party-- Michael Brodkorb files lawsuit against Minnesota SenateThe MNGOP and DFL released updated financial s ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb files lawsuit against Minnesota Senate

See also:--The Amy Koch Affair--Michael Brodkorb created a hostile work environment, GOP senator says--Michael Brodkorb wants to settle invasion of privacy lawsuit with Senate--Michael Brodkorb's attorney "blindsided" by meeting with senators--Michael Brodkorb domestic dispute Minnesota Republicans' ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb broadsides lawyer

Secret meeting with senators wasn't sanctioned

Michael Brodkorb wants to settle invasion of privacy lawsuit with Senate

On the same day his client was having an "unsanctioned" meeting with Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, Michael Brodkorb's attorney, Phillip Villaume, sent Senjem a letter suggesting "that we sit down for early mediation on this matter in order to try and reach a global settlement."Damn! Though it ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb's attorney "blindsided" by "unsanctioned" meeting with senators

Michael Brodkorb met today with Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem and his deputy, Julianne Ortman, without informing his attorney, Phillip Villaume. Villaume found out about the meeting from a reporter at MPR and was "alarmed" that Brodkorb had a meeting, which Villaume said was "a by-chance meet ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb and Amy Koch could spend a year in jail for extramarital boinking

Minnesota's adultery statute says that "when a married woman has sexual intercourse with a man other than her husband, whether married or not, both are guilty of adultery and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than one year or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both."And loo ... More >>

Bend over, taxpayers: Senate to approve $46,150 payment for Brodkorb-related legal fees

The Senate is stuck between Rock-korb and a hard place.After June 21, the Larkin Hoffman law firm will begin charging the Senate late fees on a $46,150 tab stemming from work performed through mid-March related to ex-staff Michael Brodkorb's potential defamation and gender discrimination lawsuit. On ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb lawsuit costs state $46,150 so far

Michael Brodkorb's lawsuit against the state of Minnesota has cost the state $46,150 so far, according to the Associated Press. Brodkorb was fired by the Senate last December after his girlfriend, Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, resigned her position following a confrontation with her fellow Repub ... More >>

Unemployed Brodkorb seeks government bailout, gets denied, alleges invasion of privacy [UPDATE]

The Amy Koch-Michael Brodkorb sex scandal is like the gift that keeps giving richer and richer ironies.The latest? MPR reports that Brodkorb's application for unemployment benefits was denied by the Department of Employment and Economic Development. He's appealing the decision.In other words, the su ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb plans to sue Minnesota Senate for defamation

Michael Brodkorb served the Minnesota Senate with notice yesterday that he will be suing for defamation in addition to gender discrimination. At issue is Brodkorb's firing by Secretary of the Senate Cal Ludeman after former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch was forced to resign for having an "inappro ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb files paperwork to begin lawsuit against Minnesota Senate

​Michael Brodkorb declined to take questions at a press conference this afternoon announcing that he has filed paperwork with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to begin a lawsuit against the Minnesota Senate. Through his attorney Gregory Walsh, Brodkorb announced that he will be suing S ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb created a hostile work environment, Republican senator says

​Michael Brodkorb created a hostile work environment months before he was fired in the wake of Amy Koch's resignation, a Republican state senator tells City Pages.Brodkorb, the Republican Senate caucus' former communications director, was "abusive," "vicious," and "threatening," according to our s ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb denies creating hostile work environment at Senate

​Michael Brodkorb has responded to this morning's story alleging he created a hostile work environment at the Minnesota Senate. Brodkorb's attorney Phil Villaume called to say "comments by your source in the midst of pending litigation reach an all-time low."A Republican Senator claims Brodkorb c ... More >>

Geoff Michel lied about Brodkorb's affair with Koch, complaint says

​DFL Sen. Sandra Pappas filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Geoff Michel today for his handling of the Amy Koch affair. Michel "brought the Minnesota Senate into dishonor and disrepute" by failing to appropriately address former Senator Majority Leader Amy Koch's affair with Michael Brodkorb, ... More >>

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 >>

Michael Brodkorb alleges gender bias, hilarity ensues [UPDATE]

​Pass the popcorn. This is 'bout to get interesting.Yesterday, attorneys representing former Senate employee Michael Brodkorb filed a notice of claim against the state of Minnesota, a precursor to a possible lawsuit against the state for improper termination. Today, it emerged that Brodkorb's leg ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb confirms Amy Koch affair

​Michael Brodkorb's attorney confirmed today that his client had an affair with Amy Koch.Brodkorb's attorney has also filed a notice of claim against the state of Minnesota, a precursor to a possible lawsuit against the state senate for improperly firing Brodkorb. The revelations were provoked by ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb lawyers up, may pursue legal action following termination from Senate

​Just over a month after his tenure as communications chief for former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch's came to an end amid rumors the two were having an affair, Michael Brodkorb is reportedly lawyering up and considering revenge. In a news release, the Bloomington-based law firm of Villaume & ... More >>

Tim Walz one of 20 most vulnerable incumbents, Democrats say

Representative Tim Walz is vulnerable to a Republican challenge in his fall re-election campaign, according to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. That much seemed obvious to Minnesota Republicans earlier this year: party power broker Michael Brodkorb left the state GOP to work for sta ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb's Twitter feed offers insight into life during Amy Koch controversy

Michael Brodkorb's Twitter strategy: Genius or crazy?​Michael Brodkorb's Twitter feed is getting too strange to ignore.Brodkorb, a longtime powerhouse of Minnesota's Republican Party, lost his positions with the GOP senate communications staff and Sen. Mike Parry's congressional campaign last week ... More >>

Gay community apologizes to Amy Koch for ruining her marriage

Amy Koch gets an apology​The gay and lesbian community of Minnesota has issued a letter of apology to recently resigned Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch for ruining the institution of marriage and causing her to stray from her husband and engage in an "inappropriate relationship.""On behalf of all ... More >>

Amy Koch Affair

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The MNGOP All-Scandal Team: Can't anybody here play this game?

Put your hands together and make some noise for your MNGOP Scandal starting line-up!​After it was revealed that the Vikings lead all NFL teams in arrests, we published a satirical post entitled "Meet the Vikings All-Arrested Team." Although no one has been arrested (unless you count expired tabs), ... More >>

Amy Koch facing pressure to resign from other Republicans

Amy Koch's political career is finished, sooner or later​Amy Koch has already promised not to run for re-election next fall, but that might not be good enough for her fellow Republican legislators. Several party leaders are publicly suggesting that she "consider" leaving the senate. After all, it ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb domestic dispute: Wife called 911 because "the level of anger in Michael's voice scared both her and their three children"

Michael Brodkorb had a domestic dispute with his wife this summer.​Michael Brodkorb had a "verbal argument" with his wife this summer that frightened her so much that she called the cops, according to a police report obtained by City Pages.Around noon on June 5, Eagan Police were summoned to Brodk ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb leaves Mike Parry congressional campaign

Michael Brodkorb's fall continues​More bad news for Minnesota Republicans: Michael Brodkorb has left state senator Mike Parry's campaign for congress. Brodkorb had been a powerful figure in the state GOP until leaving his position as a senate staffer yesterday in the midst of a huge scandal i ... More >>

Amy Koch had "inappropriate relationship" with senate staffer. Was it Michael Brodkorb?

Amy Koch resigned over an "inappropriate relationship" with a staffer. Michael Brodkorb was her staffer and resigned today. Coincidence?​Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch resigned her leadership position Thursday after fellow Republicans confronted her about an "inappropriate relations ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb steps down from Minnesota Republican Party to volunteer on Mike Parry's campaign

​Michael Brodkorb is resigning as deputy chairman of the Republican Party in Minnesota to volunteer on state Sen. Mike Parry's run for U.S. Congress. Parry announced Friday that he would run against Congressman Tim Walz in the First Congressional District, a major move on the part of Republicans ... More >>

Countdown to government shutdown: Who's to blame?

Minnesota lawmakers have until July 1 to get it together.​As of today, the Minnesota Legislature is two-and-a-half weeks tardy in solving the state's $5 billion budget deficit. Unfortunately for everyone, there doesn't appear to be a budget deal in sight. If no agreement is made by July 1st, ... More >>

Michael Brodkorb says DFL refused to yield too [VIDEO]

Brodkorb: DFL-ers did it too.​Sen. Dick Cohen (DFL-St. Paul) is pretty unhappy that three Republicans refused to answer his questions about their budget bill last week. Now, a GOP operative says he shouldn't be. Earlier this week we posted a video from the Senate showing Sens. Mike Parry (R-Wasec ... More >>

GOP convention bars UpTake citizen journalists

The state GOP convention starts tonight​Citizen video journalism site TheUptake says it can't get press credentials for the state Republican convention getting under way tonight in Minneapolis, after the Republicans tagged them as a DFL front group. "GOP Communications Director Mark Drake has ... More >>

Michele Bachmann and Sarah Palin are the "gold standard"

No, not for late night comics. For the Republicans. State GOP deputy chair Michael Brodkorb said so himself. Tickets still available for the big fundraiser tomorrow night? You betcha. Check it out:

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