Judge dismisses 3 of 5 counts in Brodkorb lawsuit Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:18 pm, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The federal lawsuit of a former Minnesota Senate aide who alleges he was fired because of his gender was narrowed Wednesday when a federal judge granted the state's request to dismiss three counts, including defamation allegations. Brodkorb sued the state of Minnesota, the Senate, and then-Senate ... Read More