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Thune antagonist denies any role in recall campaign

By Paul Demko | 12.03.08 | 9:58 am

Mike Costello, the owner of Costello’s Bar & Grill, has long been at odds with St. Paul City Council member Dave Thune. The Selby Ave. entrepreneur was a ringleader in opposing a smoking ban in bars and restaurants pushed…

Blowing smoke: Is there a movement to recall Dave Thune?

By Paul Demko | 12.02.08 | 12:52 pm

St. Paul City Council member Dave Thune has long provoked passionate responses from both his admirers and detractors. He drew the ire of bar owners by championing a smoking ban (despite his own long-standing nicotine jones) and initially opposed expanding liquor-license hours during the Republican National Convention for fear of puking GOP lobbyists. So it’s no surprise that some residents might be interested in booting the liberal Democrat from office.

Thune unapologetic after telling critic ‘f*** you you little p’

By Paul Demko | 09.12.08 | 8:41 am

Last night KSTP-TV (Channel 5) breathlessly reported that St. Paul City Council member Dave Thune sent a profane email to a constituent. Mike Costello, owner of Costello’s Bar & Grill, had fired off a note to Thune…