Vikings play-by-play announcer taking time off after comments on protesters

In the wake of weekend backlash over suggesting that protesters in Minnesota are being paid, KFAN sports radio host and play-by-play voice of the Vikings Paul Allen did not appear on his scheduled show Monday. Before guest host Paul Charchian began the nine-to-noon slot on KFXN-FM 100.3, the station played a pre-recorded statement from Allen, who said he was “taking a few days off.” “Good morning,” the message began. “I made a comment on air Friday about protesters and the weather that was insensitive and poorly timed, and I’m sorry. It was a misguided attempt at humor, and while it was never made with any political intent or political affront, I absolutely...