Rick Kupchella's - BringMeTheNews.com

Romney’s third-place finish likely a death blow to Pawlenty’s V.P. chances

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:54:21 +0000

Tuesday night's Minnesota result was a humiliation to both Mitt Romney and former Governor Tim Pawlenty, a co-chair of Romney's presidential campaign. Romney went from winning Minnesota by 20 points four years ago to losing by 28 points this year.

Report finds 1 in 3 teenage girls is abused by someone she dates

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:41:27 +0000

The report studied Minnesota and five other states. A Health Department official says the abuse is often emotional or verbal rather than physical. Some experts think the rise of social media has contributed to abusive relationships.

Twins add OF Mastroianni off waivers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:54:17 +0000

In preparation for spring training, which begins February 18, the Twins claimed outfielder Darrin Mastroianni off waivers from the Blue Jays. The 26 year-old hit .276 in Toronto's minor league system last season.

Doleman enjoying the Hall of Fame life

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:48:39 +0000

Vikings' all-time sack leader Chris Doleman was elected into the pro football Hall of Fame last weekend, and he's enjoying the company around him. Doleman says being in the Hall of Fame affords him the opportunity that "very few people get an opportunity to experience."

Canucks rip inferior Wild, 5-2

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:28 +0000

Daniel and Henrik Sedin continued their assault on the Wild as both scored goals in the Canucks 5-2 blowout of the Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday night. Mikko Koivu, who missed the previous eight games with a shoulder injury, took three shots in nearly 16 minutes of ice time.

Bill allowing more use of guns to defend homes moves forward at Capitol

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:18:45 +0000

The measure would give homeowners more leeway to use deadly force against intruders. Its critics include police departments, who worry it would put officers at risk. The bill is headed for the Senate floor after being approved by a committee.

Gophers’ border battle comeback falls short in overtime against the Badgers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:17:16 +0000

Minneapolis native Jordan Taylor led the Wisconsin Badgers to a 68-61 overtime victory over the Gophers at Williams Arena on Thursday night.

The Gophers trailed 49-36 with 9:17 left in the game before out-scoring the Badgers 15-2 in the final nine-minutes, sending the game to overtime tied at 51.

Minnesota’s momentum didn’t carry over into the extra session, as Wisconsin scored the first six points to take a 57-51 lead, and they never looked back. The Gophers were out-scored 17-10 in the overtime period.

Jordan Taylor scored a game-high 27 points. Austin Hollins led Minnesota with 20 points.

Minnesota plays Wisconsin again, in Madison, on February 28.

St. Thomas’ Caruso wins second National Coach of the Year award

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:54:53 +0000

St. Thomas head football coach Glenn Caruso was named the Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year for Division III on Thursday. It's the second straight season Caruso has won the award. In just four years he has led St. Thomas to two MIAC championships and compiled a 43-7 record.

Kyle Rau: ‘A lot can happen’

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:22:07 +0000

Kyle Rau is still just a freshman for the Gophers hockey team, but he says his confidence has increased so he "doesn't feel like a first year player" anymore. As for being in first place in the WCHA, Rau says "a lot can happen."

Bachmann takes a self-deprecating look back at her campaign in CPAC speech

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:34:29 +0000

Michele Bachmann told the Conservative Political Action Committee that running for president is a series of humiliations. She then referenced some of her campaign gaffes by explaining that she learned important lessons like where John Wayne was born and when Elvis Presley was born. "These are vital issues to our republic!" she said.

Love named All-Star reserve

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:37 +0000

The NBA announced its All-Star game reserves and Timberwolves' forward Kevin Love was among the players named. It's the second straight season Love has been chosen as an All-Star. He's fourth in the NBA in scoring and second in rebounding.

Minnesota Mr. Hockey finalists named

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:04:33 +0000

Ten of the state's best high school hockey players are finalists for the Mr. Hockey Award. Two players from Eagan and Duluth East made the list. The winner will be announced on Sunday, March 11.

Lawmaker worries state fight against invasive species infringes on liberty

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:19:40 +0000

Minnesota's fight against invasive species such as zebra mussels and Asian carp includes mandatory boat inspections and fines for failure to clean boats. To State Rep. Steve Drazkowski it's more government that takes away individual liberties.

Churches plan to pack one million meals in one day for African famine relief

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:41:21 +0000

Eleven churches will be part of the effort on February 25. Organizers say five countries in the horn of Africa are going through the worst famine in 60 years.

Former owner of Twin Cities toy company sentenced to 5.5 years in prison

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:29:07 +0000

Sandra Calkins pleaded guilty last spring to defrauding investors out of about $9 million. The 67-year-old was the owner of the Edina-based Princess Soft Toys. MPR reports the company closed in 2010 and the brand was bought by a Connecticut-based toymaker.

Alleged “Man in Black” pleads not guilty to 13 bank robberies

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:16:36 +0000

Mark Wetsch is charged with 13 counts of armed bank robbery in various towns around Minnesota. He was arrested after a robbery in Brewster, Minnesota, last month. Authorities say he referred to other robberies.

Report: Love a lock as All-Star reserve

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:38:50 +0000

Kevin Love is expected to make the NBA's Western Conference All-Star team as a reserve. The full roster will be announced at 6 p.m. Central. Love has missed the past two Timberwolves games due to a suspension. He’s back in the lineup tomorrow night when the Wolves host Dallas.

Hennepin County is closing all access points to lakes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:35:55 +0000

Fox 9 reports the sheriff's office made the decision after at least eight vehicles broke through thin ice on lakes in the Twin Cities. The unseasonably warm weather has made ice conditions extremely unpredictable. Access points will remain closed until further notice.

Gophers to play one more game at Siebert Field

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:26:56 +0000

A change in the Gophers baseball schedule. Coach John Anderson says the team will play one more game at Siebert Field on May 1. The idea is to give the ballpark one last hurrah before its replaced with a new stadium on campus.

Howard Stern calls Michele Bachmann the worst person on the planet

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:18:42 +0000

The Sirius Satellite Radio host issued the rebuke against the Minnesota congresswoman while defending gay rights. His discussion centered on a recent Rolling Stone article about teen suicides in the Anoka-Hennepin school district. He says Bachmann and presidential candidate Rick Santorum “are the two worst people on the planet” partly because of their stance against gays. He equates their rhetoric to Adolf Hitler’s bigotry.