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Visanthe Shiancoe Overexposed On Fox Report From Viking Locker Room

The picture says it all.

Update: Now with video.

Farewell

I've been fired! The economy is so awesome, I am so in love with the economy right now, it's a blast. Everyone enjoy economy! Whoo!

It has been truly a wild ride working for College On the Record Dot Com. I have learned all sorts of amazing things in my brief yet invigorating time here: People love racism

New Minnesota Law Requires Fire-Safe Cigarettes

In accordance with the new law that went into affect December 1, all cigarettes in Minnesota must be "fire-safe".  This means unattended cigarettes will extinguish on their own through the magic of technology.

According to KSTP, 25 percent of all fire deaths are cau

Yay Economy: Minneapolis Proposes Hiring Freeze

Following the University of Minnesota's decision to "stop and think" about new hires last month, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and City Council President Barbara Johnson have proposed a similar hiring freeze for the city of Minneapolis.

“These are among the most challengi

Lois K. Feldman Regrets Her Random Public Bathroom Sex During University of Iowa Game

It's hard to explain that little incident to your husband, children and employer.

Minneapolis Hilton Hotel Involved In Lawsuit After Former Manager Walked In On Employee Orgy

Does the term "sexual harrassment" even apply here?

UMN Group Shows Large Number Of Bald Eagles Dying Of Lead Poisoning

Lead is a highly toxic substance to humans, and apparently also to bald eagles. The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota sees around 125 eagles a year, and has found that 80% of these have high levels of lead. Each year, 20 eagles die of lead p

Sex In Public Bathrooms: A Minnesota Tradition

After Idaho Senator Larry Craig's "lewd conduct" incident in an airport bathroom earlier this year, Minneapolis has become nationally recognized as the city to visit for sex in public restrooms! If you're looking for the hot spots to do your holiday toilet sex-having, look

The Other Contender In The Minnesota Senate Race: The Lizard People

With Al Franken and Norm Coleman locked in a heated recount, one unlikely candidate is starting to get the attention they deserve: The Lizard People.

Lucas Davenport of Bemidji recently came forward as the voter who wrote in "Lizard People" on his ba

Recount Under Way In Minnesota: Even-Handed, Civil, Boring As Hell

The nail-biter of a senatorial race between incumbent Norm Coleman and former SNL cast member Al Franken was too close to call on election night, and is currently in the process of a mandatory recount. With Coleman currently leading by just over 200 votes,

UMN Student Loses It After Being Fired From News Internship

Some people don't handle bad news very well. University of Minnesota student Jennifer Nicole Anato-Mensah proved herself one of them when she was let go from her position as an intern at news station KSTP.

Upon hearing that her she was not experienced enough

Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Extorting Breasts

Former Mankato police officer Steven Patrick Boyle has been watching too much cop-themed pornography. Boyle pleaded guilty today to pulling a "prank" arrest on an 18 year old woman, saying he'd let her free if she exposed her breasts. He faces a $200 fine and is on prob

Minnesota DFL Cantidate Al Franken To Visit D.C., Meet With Senate

The race is still a toss-up, but Democratic senatorial candidate Al Franken is headed to D.C. regardless. In a move that the party of his opponent, incumbent Norm Coleman, has termed "presumptuous", Franken will meet with Democratic senators to discuss the

35W Bridge Collapse In Minnesota Linked To "Serious Design Error", Says NTSB

The tragic collapse of the 35W bridge, which killed 13 people and caused numerous injuries, has been investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board over the past year since it happened, and yesterday the board made statements regarding

Ever-Tightening Minnesota Senate Race Gaining National Attention, Suspicions

The recount has not even begun, but the senate race in Minnesota between incumbent Norm Coleman and comedian Al Franken is getting tighter by the minute. The race was too close to call on election day, and gets closer with every audited vote: T