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National Rifle Association

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Controversial pro-gun "deadly force" bill approved by Senate, likely headed to Dayton

    ​Yesterday, with a mostly party-line 40-23 vote, the Minnesota Senate approved the controversial Defense of Dwelling and Person Act, a bill that broadens the rights of property owners to use deadly force. Since the House passed a version of the bill last year, the legislation should soon reach the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Police, prosecutors oppose bill easing "deadly force" requirements

    ​At a news conference yesterday, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Minnesota prosecutors "unanimously oppose" a bill that would broaden the rights of property owners to use deadly force. The Minneapolis and St. Paul police chiefs along with representatives of chiefs from around the state ... More >>

  • News

    January 4, 2012

    Michele Bachmann falls from grace

    From top GOP contender to bottom of the barrel

  • Music

    August 17, 2011

    Critics' Picks: Janet Jackson, West Bank Music Festival, and more

    From top GOP contender to bottom of the barrel

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Millionaire Robert M. Lee, 83, admits groping paramedic on MN-bound private jet

    Robert M. Lee, gentleman millionaire.​He owned the private jet winging its way from Reno to a Rochester hospital, so 83-year-old millionaire Robert M.Lee must have figured he could treat the paramedic flying with him like a piece of property too. "I can do whatever I want," he told the nurse, who ... More >>

  • News

    June 3, 2010

    Testing Minnesota's gun show loophole

    How easy is it to buy a firearm in the Twin Cities?

  • News

    April 14, 2010

    The Humane Society and big agriculture slug it out over animal rights

    How easy is it to buy a firearm in the Twin Cities?

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    Michele Bachmann tells North Dakotan fans they need titanium spines, then gets weepy

    The 6th district congresswoman says Democratic "shills" are conspiring to drive her from office.

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    T-Paw gets help from his Hollywood friends

    In their latest comedic roles, Jon Voight and Kelsey Grammer play publicity-trolling lackeys carrying the bucket for an underdog presidential candidate.

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Only in Wisconsin: UW La Crosse names mascot after Stephen Colbert

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • Calendar

    March 4, 2009

    Diana Joseph

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2008

    NRA aims for a Coleman win

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2008

    Reporter's Notebook: The Smoke Clears

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2008

    Liveblogging RNC Day 2: Joe Lieberman kills the buzz

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2008

    Woman charged with fraud after buying $1,800 worth of male enhancement pills

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2007

    5/7 Morning Communiqué

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • Unknown

    October 4, 2006

    The Straight Dope®

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2006

    How they see us: NY Times shocked by a "red" Minnesota

    When you let students vote on a mascot name, you shouldn't be surprised when they overwhelmingly pick to name it "Colbert" after Comedy Central TV host Stephen Colbert.

  • News

    August 9, 2006

    Junge at Heart

    Ember Reichgott Junge: When does a compromiser become compromised?

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2005

    9/26: Morning Communique

    Ember Reichgott Junge: When does a compromiser become compromised?

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2005

    9/14: Morning Communique

    Ember Reichgott Junge: When does a compromiser become compromised?

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2005

    8/3: Morning Communique

    Ember Reichgott Junge: When does a compromiser become compromised?

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2005

    7/19 Morning Communique

    Ember Reichgott Junge: When does a compromiser become compromised?

  • News

    May 7, 2003

    Fires and Back Drafts

    The politicians, the firefighters' union, and the politics of blame

  • Feature

    May 1, 1999

    A Call to Action on Behalf of the Student and Families of Columbine High School

    The politicians, the firefighters' union, and the politics of blame

  • Sports

    April 21, 1999

    The Fox Hunt

    Rupert Murdoch's minions chase "reality" with a sympathy for law and order and an appetite for destruction

  • Feature

    April 1, 1999

    "Love is Bigger than Government"

    A profound insight or an empty Ventura-ism?

  • Music

    January 20, 1999

    Punk Rock Cafe

    A profound insight or an empty Ventura-ism?

  • News

    December 9, 1998

    Killing Softly

    Sharp-nosed dogs, stealthy birds, and the sweet secret of dawn: A neophyte gets a taste of the hunt

  • News

    October 21, 1998

    Because They Can

    Six minor-party contenders for governor promise to bring back the primo dime-bag, turn the governor's mansion into a flophouse, tax water, get big brother out of your bedroom, ditch the nukes, and reveal the secrets of gravity-defying hair.

  • Arts

    August 5, 1998

    At the Fringes

    Six minor-party contenders for governor promise to bring back the primo dime-bag, turn the governor's mansion into a flophouse, tax water, get big brother out of your bedroom, ditch the nukes, and reveal the secrets of gravity-defying hair.

  • Books

    June 18, 1997

    Hey Handsome

    Six minor-party contenders for governor promise to bring back the primo dime-bag, turn the governor's mansion into a flophouse, tax water, get big brother out of your bedroom, ditch the nukes, and reveal the secrets of gravity-defying hair.

  • News

    August 21, 1996

    Bomb Tracers

    Six minor-party contenders for governor promise to bring back the primo dime-bag, turn the governor's mansion into a flophouse, tax water, get big brother out of your bedroom, ditch the nukes, and reveal the secrets of gravity-defying hair.

  • Feature

    December 13, 1995

    Bill of Wrongs

    The terrors of counterterrorism.

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