Senator's John Is New Tourist Hot Spot

Airport men's room now on must-see list—even for women

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 17, 2007 7:57 AM CDT

(Newser) – Be careful about tapping your foot in Minneapolis’ latest tourist destination. Travelers passing through the airport are clamoring to see the bathroom made famous by Sen. Larry Craig’s arrest last month in a sex sting. “We had to stop and check out the... Read full story »

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