Minn. man finalist in national 'hot dad' contest

A Shakopee father was on the "Today" show as one of the final four in a "hottest dad" competition sponsored by iVillage, but he lost to an Ohio man.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jun 12, 2012

A 37-year-old Shakopee, Minn., man was one of four finalists in a national "Hottest Dad" contest sponsored by iVillage -- but he lost to an Ohio father, the Prior Lake American says.

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