Posted by doctipster (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

what a complete waste of money ottertail county!! the kid was 15, Have his parents pick him up from the police station. He isn't going to flee. I mean my god, how on earth do you justify spending that kind of money on this...

Detention costs for the whole weekend.
Police Costs to find the kid during the game
Police costs for transportation to and from Moorhead detention
Wasted money prosecuting the case...
courts wasted time and money

I mean really, at what point don't you gie the kid a stern lectrue. The kid will probably get the worst punishement from the school and his parents. You aren't doing anything but wasting taxpayer money..

Put that money to good use, build another liquor store so you can slap more hands when you catch drunk drivers...

Its just too bad its not time to vote for a new County Attorney this year....

Posted by fencesitter (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm bored with this. The worst part is that I have to go to my sons FFAYFA game tonight and listen to all of the other parents joke about if a streaker with show up at this one. Then I have to pretend to laugh.

Posted by doctipster (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Everyone start calling the Ottertail county attorneys office. Demand they drop the charges. the phone number is 218-998-8400... let them know your opinion...

Posted by fencesitter (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Grab the torches and pick forks......

Posted by classof76 (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

doctipster: I totally agree! I guess times have changed, with all of the sexual predators out there, but in the 70's, __________ streaked across the football field and didn't even get punished!! I think "intent" needs to be considered here. "Intent" is a huge part of the law. Was it the kids "intent to" "expose" himself or to "streak" across the football field??? Streaking actually started in the 50's. Let's not ruin this kids life over a "joke", if that was his "intent". If his "intent" was not a joke then punish as he should be. Let the punishment fit the crime. Dollars to doughnuts, he was "dared" to this by his friends :-)

Posted by Rogde (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was amazed the police actually chased the streaker, and spent 40 minutes standing around the woods waiting for him to come out, didn't they want to watch the game? Clearly taxpayers in FF are being fleeced by a bloated law enforcement budget and county prosecutors who think Ottertail County is in colonial Massachusetts.

Posted by horseygirl (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kudos to doctipster. This has gone too far. When I was in high school in the 70's, streaking was a fad, it was going on all over. Everyone just laughed it off and it eventually died out. tWo of my classmates streaked a football game, everyone laughed, they went home, we went home. Streaking skiiers made the papers. No one was hurt. It was just a prank, a simple prank. People need to lighten up. Laugh a little. This kid never meant to hurt anyone. When have you done something stupid first and then stopped to think about it. Get a grip Fergus Falls!!! Drop the charges!!!

Posted by rodentboy (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FREE THE STEAKER!

Posted by rodentboy (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i called the Ottertail county attorneys office and they told me that it was resolved and it was a done deal. they wouldn't tell me the outcome but the lady on the phone was nice but seemed a little annoyed, perhaps to many phone calls.

Posted by concerned08 (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lock him up!

Posted by MommyDearest (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Amen, doctipster. I would hope there were more important things our tax money was being spent on, but apparently not.

Posted by fergusgraduate (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

concerned- get a life. Worry about your own kids, who obviously don't have enough sense of humor to appreciate a prank.

If your child made a childish mistake we too would be standing up for their rights.

Posted by alwayshere (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Someone should start a "streaker" fund as doctipster suggested on another related article, I think there actually would be people willing to bail this kid out with a dollar here and there. But I am afraid, no lawyer could defend him against all of the reserved, no-sense-of-humour people that see this as such a serious crime in the community. He and his family just need to know that a lot of this community do not think he is being treated fairly, and are willing to forgive and forget, it is Tuesday, maybe something interesting and new will show up on the record for everyone to blog about. LOL.

Posted by fergusgraduate (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

On a side note, it's funny how a certain Ottertail County Attorney's son was involved in breaking into the HS and going through the tunnels to the MS to go swimming. Other people who hadn't been caught but squealed on got in trouble yet this individual did not even have to go to court. Makes me go hmmmmm...

Posted by PRFISHER (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I find it really interesting also that the cops spent the time with this... A friend of mine at work had his house broke into and the cops didn't spend 15 minutes on that investigation.

Posted by fencesitter (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Was he naked in public and flee the police?

Posted by otterfan (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

rodentboy: were the charges dropped? Let's hope so.

fencesitter: this boy was naked in public and yes he was running...that is what streakers do.

Posted by MNPhisherman (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Give him community service or a small fine and let it go.

i agree that it is something that has been done through all of our school years, but you have to punish him. Getting away with something like this is reserved for the kids that know how to get away.

Next time have a better escape plan, lol

Posted by givemeabreak (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 1:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Only in Fergus would the police and the DA make such a big deal out of this. What has happened to a community when a simple prank that hurts no one is now a big deal?! Let the kid go and lighten up people!

Posted by kidvanwechel (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Marissa Jones: Frank?!
Frank Ricard: Hey honey! Hey!
Marissa Jones: What the hell are you doing?
Frank Ricard: We're streaking. We're going up through the quad to the gymnasium.
Marissa Jones: Who's streaking?
Frank Ricard: There's, there's more coming.
Marissa Jones: Frank, get in the car.
Frank Ricard: Everybody's doing it.
Marissa Jones: Now!
Frank Ricard: OK.

Free the streaker.

Posted by rodentboy (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

quick call MTV, we will get a movie outta this town one way or another.

Posted by lancemanion (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I to called the County Attorneys office to inform them that I would likely weigh Hauser's lack of judgment on this issue heavily next time he runs for reelection. His receptionist told me the case had been resolved (as if that makes his lack of judgment excusable). I told his receptionist that I was now sure that I would not support Hauser in the future because what’s worse than his lack of judgment is his lack of conviction in the face of public scrutiny!

Posted by sassica (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ya'll better go out and rent the movie 'Old School'. What is the big deal here! Sort of funny I think. What a daredevil!

Posted by FFSSG (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just thought everyone should know that he is famouse. he made the star tribune and the pioneer press. I hope he makes CNN.

Posted by timetotalk (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

From our neighbors to the North...

http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.c...

Posted by grandma66 (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is what they are saying around the metro area

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/fergus-f...

Posted by almanza_navywife28 (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who's got a stick up their butt in Fergus Falls? Please its a classic prank he pulled and he's only 15 now he's got a misdemeanor. I have seen that alot of my old class mates are now going to jail it's sad because if you look at Fergus Falls it's filled with crime how sad to traumatize this boy. SHAME ON YOU FERGUS FALLS!

Posted by givemeabreak (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ALL HAZARD OUTDOOR EMERGENCY SIRENS

The Fergus Falls emergency sirens will be sounded under the following conditions:

• National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm warning with straight line winds 65 mph or more and/or hail one inch or larger.
• Severe thunderstorm is in area and a confirmed tornado is approaching.
• An emergency situation exists and citizens need to be warned and given instructions on how to respond to a streaker at an athletic event, such as a football game.

In all the above situations, everyone should take cover immediately and tune to local media outlets for information on the immediate threat. In the event local media is unable to broadcast, tune radios to 162.500 MHz. for possible emergency messages from the Fergus Falls Emergency Management team or the Fergus Falls Police Department.

Everyone is encouraged to have a Streaker’s All Hazard Preparedness Plan and Kit. This should always include a portable camera, a police band radio and an extra pair of pants; preferably one-size fits all.

As always, the City of Fergus Falls provides a safe and clean environment for families and individuals to plan activities, events or just to relax.

Posted by almanza_navywife28 (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I read this again SEXUAL PREDATOR, NEARLY NAKED which means he had something on I'm guessing it was those shoes but please oh this story makes me sick and holdin him in juvie HAUSER obviously tryin to get some town publicity.

Posted by proveit (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Concerned_08 your a prime example of why Fergus has such a hard time progressing, close minded, judgmental people like you.

Posted by WishIWereFishin (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's funny that the same people who seem to be so intent on charging this kid to the fullest extent of the (uh-hem) law.... are the same people that grew up doing these same fun/stupid/harmless things when they were younger.....ironic? or idiotic?

Posted by luvmyboys (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Has anyone actually taken the time to go into Facebook and see his picture? I have a friend who logged into her son's facebook account to show me the picture. It's PRICELESS! What a perfect picture... full stride, arms swinging in stride, socks, shoes, facemask and one SHINY WHITE backside!! If I was his mom, this picture would go up on his graduation board!!!! :-)

Posted by relax (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

joke...yes. but still naked in public in front of kids...
he's 15, but still a bad choice and he new that. now face the consequences. this is not a matter of open minded or close minded.

Posted by Ole_Potato (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't forget that he made the KQRS Morning Show today also. Tommy B. was really crackin some good jokes about a guy named Monke(y).

Honestly people, we know this is 2008 with a renewed view on sexuality and indecent exposure. God forbid we should have a streaker at all future events, so yes make a public statement, but don't USE this kid as an example.

Future streakers must understand that this is 2008, wear a fleshtone speedo so as to comply with the prudity/nudity laws. Also have a friend create a distraction away from your exit point to make sure you avoid capture.

Lawmen, implement a catch and release program, if you even waste our taxpayer dollars to catch them.

Posted by kidvanwechel (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There's a reason people move away from Fergus Falls seconds after getting out of school there. The police should set up speed traps on the out-skirts of town to catch the people leaving that sh*thole. They can't leave fast enough!

This is in the news because it's news (and a major crime story) in good ol' Fergus Falls.

Posted by luvmyboys (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The KQRS station has an archive of this morning's show at:
http://rope.92kqrs.com/morningshowstream...

About 1/2 way through the radiocast, they begin talking about the streaker. This guy is hilarious... especially when he starts poking fun at Dean Monke's name. (They aren't sure if it's pronounced "monk" or "monkey" so they have a little fun). :-)

Posted by justvisiting (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Don't look Ethel!"

Posted by werty (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Streaking wouldn’t be funny if it was a standard, common occurrence. Seeing naked people where you don’t ordinarily see them is amusing. Even more amusing is watching the reaction of people who didn't expect to see a weiner flopping around in the air during a half time show. I think he did a great job of picking the event and time for the streak. What is not amusing is hearing that he could actually get charged.

Sincerely,

Haywood Jablome'

Posted by alwayshere (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LMAO Werty, I think the rest of us will have to turn you down on that suggestion. Hope your comment doesnt get removed!

Posted by bobsagget22 (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

fergusgraduate. i agree with most of your points, but the one about the DA's son being involved in sneaking into the tunnels. i believe you were misinformed. it's never good to spit out information about people when you're not sure if it's true.

free the streaker!

Posted by fergusgraduate (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I apologize if I was misinformed and take back my statements. I have heard this information from a credible source (in my opinion) that was in court for this and was actually there at the same time. My apology.

Posted by Ole_Potato (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

KQRS streaker coverage starts at about minute 57 in the file.

Posted by otterfan (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 7:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The KQRS coverage is pretty funny! Monke(y) hahahahahahaahaha hilarious!!

Posted by Lala (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Haha! The radio show coverage is GREAT! Too funny!
Hopefully the courts aren't too hard on the kid.

Posted by CLASS_76_BRIDGE_MC (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IT'S HARD TO UNDERSTAND THE WAY EVERYONE IS BLOWING THIS LITTLE PRANK UP SO RADIO AND OTHER NEWS REPORTS COVER THIS LIKE IT'S THE BIGGEST STORY OUT THERE. THE TWIN CITIES, FARGO-MOORHEAD, WHERE ELSE? LET THE SCHOOL HANDLE IT. 1ST TIME OFFENSE, THE COURTS WON'T DO TOO MUCH MORE THAN SLAP HIM ON THE WRIST. HIS FAMILY WILL PUNISH HIM MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE CAN. RIGHT NOW IT'S A BIG THING, YEARS FROM NOW AT HIS REUNIONS HE'LL BE THE CLASS HERO FOR BRINGING A LITTLE EXCITMENT TO THIS TWO BIT TOWN THAT MAKES NEWS ON THE TONIGHT SHOW FOR HAVING THOSE NEW BLUE TRASH CANS. COME ON FERGUS, GET REAL. THERE'S MORE IMPORTANT THINGS OUT THERE THAN A KID AND A HIGH SCHOOL PRANK.

Posted by fisher (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 10:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I cannot believe this streaking event is causing such an uproar. Could we be more uptight about nudity around here?

Okay, I get it, something has to be done. Fine, give him a stern talk and punish him at school (since it was a school event).

I'm venturing a guess that this kid was funny and creative. (The sombrero makes me think so). Now he'll just be another scared little sheep like all the rest. Boring.

I've refrained from saying this on the forum before because everybody does, but here goes: THIS TOWN SUCKS.

Posted by eagle_eyes (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fergus Falls / Ottertail county citizens

I think we need to take heed of who we have placed "In charge" who we've voted in and consequently who they've hired. This streaking incident as we all know is a simple joke! I agree the school will punish him enough. Hauser your arrogance drips from your tongue! You are NO better than anyone else. We all know about the movie deals and the RTC fiasco the joke we call a mall, the streaker BUT do you know some other areas our officials continue to shine at....

Here's a couple most recent.

The humane society is now hiring for a new manager at the shelter. They do these panel interviews. One of the applicants I know on a personal level she has worked as the education director for the 4th largest humane society in the country earning a prestigious teaching award and she single handedly turned that education department into a community wide resource which even included summer camps for kids. She moved to this area to raise her children next to their grandparents. Her youngest just started school and now she is ready to go back to work. SHE WAS GIVEN A WERE NOT INTERESTED LETTER!

Here's another...

There is a small family owned resort out on West Lost lake, the owners bought this small resort in 2001. In 2005 those strong winds and tornados that came through our area knocked over the sign to the resort. The owners placed a new sign in the exact same holes. Along comes the OTC DA stating they MUST move it because its in the right of way. Never mind the fact that the sign has been there for decades and decades at least 40 years. This is ofcourse only one of the many things they have been made to change since purchasing this obviously never before forced to comply with any laws resort. DID I MENTION THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS A LAW OFFICER?

Now not to bring up you know who's name that I would never vote in but people like him almost start to look good after
seeing how current local government is handling OUR community. The people are noticing and all you elected officials should start planning fishing trips and purse parties because you I'm quite certain will have some time coming up soon.

Posted by ajsjjs (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I cant believe that a deal like this is getting so far out of hand, big deal so he was streaking, no harm was done, everyone laughed it off, let him go free and think a parents punishment is enough. Get a life Fergus Falls.

Posted by killdeer (anonymous) on October 7, 2008 at 11:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just imagine if he had been cow tipping!

Posted by classof76 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 12:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

COULD SOMEONE PLEASE LOOK INTO HAUSER'S PAST???? I'LL BET THERE ARE A FEW SKELETONS IN HIS CLOSET!! HOW ABOUT CHECKING WITH HIS HIGH SCHOOL AND HIS COLLEGE ROOM MATES?? OR MAYBE HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THIS PERFECT AND AROGANT......

Posted by grandma66 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 12:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks like kids aren't the only ones who pull pranks...

http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2...

Posted by concerned08 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 7:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

grandma66,
I'm sorry, but I missed the part in that article where it talked about one of them streaking through an audience at a family event.Could you help me find that?

Posted by classof76 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 8:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

grandma66: WAKE UP!!! It was not through the audience--it was half time on the field at a FOOTBALL game! HOMECOMING AND ALL!!! Parents, kids--big and small. However, it sounds like most of the little kids missed the streaking event--they don't pay attention at the games anyway. They just run around and irratate people!! Where in the Kummorow article does it say he ran around naked??? Uff da!! I'm starting to sound like I am on the other side and I'm not---To me it was just a cute prank probably done on a dare...All Hauser is doing is turning some innocent kid into a juvenille delinquint and future crimminal by over-reacting to a prank that should be handled by the school and the parents. ANyway, it was cold out and the guy was running fast it was not like there was anything that anyone could see, except for a bare butt--and everyone has seen those before!!

Posted by wcnine (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 11:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

wow, what ever happened to the cops taking the kid home and giving him the lecture along with the parents then letting the school officials give him a good deal of detention helping the janitors clean restrooms? This is a complete overreaction to the situation. The weekend in juvee? Charges filed? wow. Embarrassing for Fergus!!!

Posted by givemeabreak (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Has anyone added up the tax payer's cost to this over reaction by the Fergus Falls PD and Hauser?! Lets see...how many officers did it take to surround the wooded area in order to capture this "criminal" and what do you think the cost was to transport this "criminal" to Moorhead, keep him there from Saturday through Monday, transport him back to Fergus and then have him make a court appearance?!? Police time?? Judge's time?? Hauser's time?? Gosh, I didn't know Fergus had so much money in the budget that they needed to look for stupid ways of spending it out. Hey Houser...someone's dog crapped on my front lawn!! Send out the swat team!!

Posted by grandma66 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I did not say anyone in the article streaked, did I? That was your assumption. I said pulled pranks. It does not go into detail in the article what the pranks were. I'm just saying that everyone pulls pranks at one time or another. Why are some criminal and other just "pranks". The county attorney is the one who decides to pursue cases. I never heard about anyone going to juvie when those high school boys tied that kid to a flagpole. Isn't that criminal too? Should have at least been assault if nothing else.

Posted by lalo (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HMMM...What happened to the streakers at Pebble Lake Golf course a few weeks ago...that didn't make the Fergus Journal and it was ADULT males. Oh HELLO Mr. Hauser. I was out golfing and I didn't expect to see nude men running around, however I was surprised by crazy streakers and I got lucky and pared that hole!

Posted by BobWilliams (Bob Williams) on October 8, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why didn't this happen when I worked there?

Posted by otter123 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

free the streaker! and the sombrero too!

Posted by bobsagget22 (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 6:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i'm pretty sure everyone has skeletons in their closets, so that's kind of a low blow in my opinion. we've all done things considered wrong. what makes them wrong is that they're against some rule or social norm. the kid streaking was funny, entertaining, and ballsy (no pun intended). but what made it entertaining was that it was against the rules, just like any streaking incident. so...shouldn't there be some consequence?

Posted by gumball (anonymous) on October 9, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Let the kid go. he didn't do dick.

Posted by werty (anonymous) on October 9, 2008 at 10:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the true lesson to be learned here for all potential streakers is that next time put a jock strap on or a sock over it and it won't be illegal.

But if I were a streaker my accessory of choice would be one clown shoe.
It says, “Hey, here’s a guy who’s out there, doing his thing, but keeping it fun at the same time.” People respect that....

Posted by doctipster (anonymous) on October 9, 2008 at 12:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i was thinking more along the lines of just putting on a thong. I mean women get to wear them and i would have laughed just as hard... FREE THE STREAKER>> actually by now he is free, i guess i just feel that this fiasco was a complete waste of our taxpayer money...

Lets please remember this when hauser goes up for re ellection...

WE NEED NEW BLOOD not someone whos afraid of a kids butt running down the sidelines....

Posted by Stonewall (anonymous) on October 9, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tell him not to do it again and send him home! This is no big deal...young kids in the stands or not. How the County Attorney's office is handling the matter is a bigger crime than streaking is! I can assure that if the people feel this kid is treated unjustly that there will be hundreds streaking through the City of Fergus Falls in support of him. Do the right thing and forget about it!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Tmalve (anonymous) on October 10, 2008 at 4:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I do not find this one bit "Funny". What are you teaching our kids if you label this as a "Prank/Joke". Let's have a young "Streaker" perform at every football game, "it's Funny", they are just kids. How many times would you tell a streaker "not to do it again" and "send him home". Forgeting about it as if it never happened is not the right thing to do. What he did was "Stupid". The legal punishment should send a message to others that this is not acceptable. As for the costs: the only one to blame here is the "Streaker", not the FFPD, Courts/Judge. I think he (streaker) should be responsible for the costs, not you and I. If this was a 35yr old man would you still consider it a Prank/Joke and send him to his parents. Regardless of age this is considered indecent exposure. I'll bet most of you would call the Police if you had someone "Streaking" through your backyard.

Posted by werty (anonymous) on October 10, 2008 at 9:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah Tmalve there's 35 year old nudes running all over and we are teaching kids to do at an alarming rate...it's a huge problem we need to address. Every time I walk outside I see weiners everywhere. I think the majority feels the school should have been the one who punished and not the legal system. The truth is it's happened one time that I can remember.....ever.... during a school event...and it was truly a prank and not some sicko trying to rape everyone in site.

Posted by alwayshere (anonymous) on October 10, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tmalve. this is not a national/local epidemic. Fact of the matter is this kid really went out on a limb, to do a gutsy PRANK-- most teenagers wouldn't risk such a PRANK-- do you not remember being a teen? Especially at the ripe old age of 15? Would you have risked the criticism of being naked (in public--or even at home) -- with the self esteem of our youth? He was gutsy, took a risk and yes HILARIOUS, most of us believe this was not a criminal act,it was a PRANK. I really doubt we will see more episodes of streakers in the future, whether it be adults or teens. And I am sure if there was, it would be only to support this kid.

Posted by golfnut (anonymous) on October 10, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by givemeabreak (anonymous) on October 8, 2008 at 11:41 a.m.
Hey Houser...someone's dog crapped on my front lawn!! Send out the swat team!!

PRICELESS!!! - That's one the best comments I have read on the ff journal site for a long time! Thanks for giving me such a good laugh on such a cold crappy day!

Posted by xyz (anonymous) on October 10, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe attendance at the games will increase. Go Otters!!!

Posted by Norse (anonymous) on October 11, 2008 at 10:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My Favorite!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWiyvIbpo...

Posted by alwayshere (anonymous) on October 12, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LMAO, if FFPD or Hauser were there, that poor sheep would have went to juvie (did you see all of the children in the crowd?) Too funny!

Posted by Josephine (anonymous) on October 12, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Give him some detention (possibly a month) double homework for time missed and community service outdoors.

Posted by Tmalve (anonymous) on October 13, 2008 at 5:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Werty, I never said there is "35yr olds running all over" and if you see "wieners" everywhere you better make an app. @ LLMH.
alwayshere, I never indicated that this was "national/local epidemic". Call it a PRANK, what he did was Stupid and against the law, it is called indecent exposure/public nudity. Yes, I remember being a teen. I respected others around me and considered the consequences of PRANKS.

Posted by Ole_Potato (anonymous) on October 13, 2008 at 9:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL, that commercial is the best! I have to say though, that as I looked at the other videos of humans doing such things, most of the ones on US soil were wearing some sort of shorts to cover the ahh-ver parts. I support the freedom to express yourself and to amplify the streak the Amazing Otter Football Team is on, so please let the next one have a little better planning, and ixnay on er-wien.

Posted by AmyO (anonymous) on October 13, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Unfortunately in terms of the law there are various levels of offenses in any circumstance. One of the major factors that contributes to the increase in a "level" of offense is what we call "intent." For example, someone deer hunting who "accidentally" shoots and kills a person because they did not adequately identify what they were shooting at might face second degree manslaughter charges and face up to 10 years in prison. However, someone who is deer hunting who gets in an argument with someone and then "intentionally" shoots and kills them would probably face first degree manslaughter charges and face up to 15 years in prison. I think the authorities probably need to charge this kid because it's clear he blatantly and intentionally broke the law and did so in a way that basically encouraged the police to chase and catch him. If he had "accidently" gotten locked out of the gymnasium and exposed himself to the entire homecoming crowd, perhaps there would not be any charges being filed.

Think about it though, why do streakers run? Because they know they're breaking the law and they know they're going to jail if they get caught. If streakers did not get thrown in jail when they got caught there would no longer be such thing as a "streaker." There would just be that one guy who was standing at the football game naked.

My question is, why didn't he have a get away car waiting?

Posted by yepUbetchya (anonymous) on October 13, 2008 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Did you ever think that we would live in a county where a child is prosecuted at whatever the cost for stupidity, and in the same county the prosecution dismissed 4 of 5 intentional tax fraud charges against an adult because ....

well, maybe we should all ask Hauser these questions when is electable employement comes up for vote.

Posted by Ole_Potato (anonymous) on October 13, 2008 at 9:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"prosecution dismissed 4 of 5 intentional tax fraud charges against an adult because ...."

Money? Power? Knowledge of the LAW (or at least how to manipulate it!)?

Hold them accountable, and for as often as they climb on the high-horse, they should be held to higher standards.

Posted by classof76 (anonymous) on October 14, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Didn't anyone video tape this??? It would be great on youtube.

Posted by neocon (anonymous) on October 14, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dopetard hollywierd wannabee city council candidate Cooper wants to put this little streaker creep on tv he says over on the fergus forum. we can't allow such a anti-police terrorist-type like that to make decisions for the rest of us.

Posted by AmyO (anonymous) on October 14, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No one cares, neocon. If I thought Cooper had a snowballs chance in hell of winning, perhaps I might. But he doesn't, so I don't.

Perhaps you should take a hint from the failing McCain campaign and realize that no one likes you when all you do is attack, attack, attack. Start to put a little bit of thought into your posts and perhaps people will be a little more open to meaningful engagement.

Posted by metasonics (anonymous) on October 14, 2008 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just wanted to offer him a opportunity to tell his side of the story, I'm not endorsing streaking but I also don't feel there was a need for tazers or shock bang grenades.
there are some rumors surrounding this story.
I would like to get the facts.

Jamie Cooper

Posted by Norse (anonymous) on October 14, 2008 at 10:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe some 'thinkers' from the 60's 70's can enlighten us as to whole purpose behind streaking, and mooning for that matter. Everyone has been naked and seen nudity, but what is the point.

On the idea of posting a video or pictures...One must be mindful that the streaker is 15.

Posted by classof76 (anonymous) on October 14, 2008 at 11:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

NORSE: GET A SENSE OF HUMOR SOMEWHERE!!! MAYBE YOU CAN BUY ONE AT WAL-MART :0) STREAKING IS JUST A JOKE, SOMETHING DONE IN HUMOR, TO SEE IF YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH IT.
I WOULD IMAGINE AS FAST AS HE WAS RUNNING ALL ONE COULD SEE WAS A BARE BUTT AND WE ALL HAVE ONE OF THOSE. STREAKING AND MOONING STARTED IN THE 1950'S.....WHAT A SHOCKER!!! YES, EVEN BACK THEN PEOPLE HAD A SENSE OF HUMOR AND FUN.

Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on October 15, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

classof76 - Can't you make your point without typing in ALL-CAPS? - It's easy to do - just press the CapsLock key to turn it off (it's a toggle switch, you know, kind of like a light switch - ON/OFF) and use the Shift key on occasion. You make good points in many of your posts, but the CAPS thing detracts from your credibility.

Posted by classof76 (anonymous) on October 15, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bucksteel: Why pick on me??? Don't talk to me like I am an idiot.I know how to use the caps lock button! You come across as a smart-a__. Others have made comments in all caps too. You must be one of those that views all caps as "shouting". I just use the all caps button it as it is so much easier with my arthritis and I don't want to look like an idiot and type in all small letters. Why would the all caps detract from my credibility?? The people who do not use any caps at all, no puctuation, and spell incorrectly are the ones that have no credibility. I am a well-educated, knowledgeable person, who grew up in Fergus Falls and at least uses punctuation and spells correctly most of the time. However, those that post on here that type like they are illiterate and make off the wall comments, I feel are the ones that have no crediblity, are wasting their time commenting,wasting the time of those who read their posts and wasting space on this "post/blog". Hopefully most of you went to school at least through 7th grade and by that time should have been taught grammar and spelling. Also, computers do come with spell and grammar check. To use spell/grammar check: Type your commments out in a "Word" document, use the spelling and grammar check and then "Copy" what you have written and "Paste" it to the comment section on the "Post a Comment". This will increase your creditbiliy, what you write will make sense, it will be easier and quicker to read and have some creditbiliy. Nuff Said!

Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on October 16, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What is "creditbiliy"? Just kidding. And I'm sorry that you suffer from arthritis. Yes, I, and much of the on-line community, view ALL-CAPS as YELLING, attention-getting, or just plain laziness (netiquette) - leading to a perceived lack of credibility. If you use "Word" as you described, you would find that it automatically capitalizes the first word of each sentence for you. Hence, no need to use ALL-CAPS or all-small-letters.

Posted by classof76 (anonymous) on October 16, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bucksteel: I view all the people who use all small letters, no punctuation,and constantly spell incorrectly as ignorant, lazy, and as having no education or credibility.

Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on October 16, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree.