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That cop pusher is the dead deer sex guy!
So this story about a vehicle prowler who pushed down an off-duty police officer trying to detain him was no big deal. Hermantown Wal-Mart, right? Just another day. But guess what, it’s the dead deer molesting guy!* He’s back! Next up is the casino tour with the exercise ball popping sex guy. Welcome to the…
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Gauthier changes mind; opts to end campaign
Rep. Kerry Gauthier (DFL-Duluth) has now dropped his bid for re-election according to WDIO. He had earlier announced he would continue his campaign despite the sex scandal that caused many DFL and GOP leaders to call for his withdrawal or resignation. Gauthier appears to have changed his mind after a strong negative reaction to this…
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Gov. Dayton calls special session for Duluth area flood relief
Just announced, Gov. Mark Dayton has called a special session of the legislature for Friday at 2 p.m. to deal with flood relief for the Duluth area. There was some question about whether this would happen because of slow negotiations over the scope of the legislative agenda. Now it appears the efforts will go forward.…
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Gauthier announces he will continue campaign
Rep. Kerry Gauthier (DFL-Duluth) has announced to Northland’s News Center that he will seek re-election, despite widespread rebuke of his candidacy in the wake of a sex-scandal involving a 17-year-old boy at a rest stop. I don’t know at this time how he plans to address the incident itself or the fact that his House…
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Gauthier sex scandal hurls West Duluth into political anarchy
The situation in West Duluth keeps escalating. Rep. Kerry Gauthier, who last week admitted to having sex with a 17-year-old at a rest stop, has yet to address the media. Late last week he checked out of a Duluth hospital where he was observed for a couple days for breathing problems. Duluth city councilor Jay…
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Gauthier must address incident immediately
I haven’t been ignoring the Rep. Kerry Gauthier (DFL-Duluth) “rest stop incident” story. I just don’t know what to say about it. If what all involved parties describe is true, that Gauthier had sex with a 17-year-old at a rest stop, he should at minimum end his campaign for re-election, and he should probably resign…
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LIVE BLOG: Primary Night in Northern Minnesota
Welcome to MinnesotaBrown.com Primary Election Night coverage for the races in MN-8, House District 6B and more. 11:35 — MinnesotaBrown.com projects Jason Metsa will win State House District 6B DFL primary and Jesse Colangelo will win State House District 6B GOP primary. Metsa and Colangelo will face off in race to succeed retiring Rep. Tom…
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Duluth is back; see for yourself
The city of Duluth and the surrounding area was hit hard by last month’s historic flooding and then again when FEMA announced last week it would not provide disaster relief for individuals affected by the storm. But day-to-day life has largely returned to normal in the city, which is why Duluth has invested heavily in…
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Trampled by Turtles to appear on Ferguson tonight
Minnesota based and Duluth born progressive bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles will appear on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson tonight. The show airs at 11:35 p.m. CST on CBS. In northern Minnesota that’s Channel 3 over the air. The band continues its breakout year, which has meantime elevated the status of northern…
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From northern MN flood devestation: music & community
Yesterday Trampled by Turtles played a benefit show at Twin Ports Bridge Fest for victims of flood relief. The flooding in Duluth received a lot of attention, but it truly is a regional problem, illustrated by this June photo of flooding on Highway 210 in Jay Cooke State Park. More DNR flood photos are here.…
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Duluth tourism numbers drag after historic floods
Duluth is struggling with a big drop in tourism after last week’s floods. The most popular tourist areas are largely cleaned up from the mess, but visitors haven’t returned at normal summer levels yet. Residential areas and streets were the worst hit. This is a great city and could use your support this summer. Related…
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Trampled by Turtles to play Duluth for flood relief
There had been rumblings of a concert event to benefit Duluth, Minnesota flood victims and those from affected areas in the surrounding region. Now something has come together and it’s pretty big. The Twin Ports Bridge Festival, already scheduled for Saturday, July 7, has added a second day on Sunday, July 8 that will be…
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COLUMN: When the water comes
This is my Sunday column for the June 24, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. Those who would like to do something to help the people in Duluth, either financially or with your time and effort, should go here. When the water comesBy Aaron J. Brown Like most folks we’ve encountered leaky basements in…
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A harrowing flood story of fear and miracles
Here is the definitive story of that 8-year-old boy who was sucked into the Duluth floodwaters Wednesday, dragged through a culvert and spit out to relative safety, by Jana Hollingsworth for the Duluth News Tribune. Related posts: No related posts.
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After the flood
It will be sometime before we have a full picture of the damage caused by the Duluth-Superior flood, but a remarkable number of businesses in the affected area are reopening today. The Duluth News-Tribune, which has done a fantastic job with its coverage, has an update. The Miller Hill Mall is still down, but expects…