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Escaping the Faribault tornado

An airplane hangar is no match for a tornado; they're just a few steel beams and a bunch of tin.
by Bob Collins

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On the campaign trail, Wisconsin’s racism is showing

In Madison, someone called the cops because a candidate for state assembly was knocking on doors looking for votes. She was 'suspicious', and by 'suspicious', the complainant actually meant 'black.'
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 9/21/18

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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In revising a history curriculum, some famous people no longer cut it

In revising a history curriculum, some famous people no longer cut it

Texas holds a lot of sway in the education of kids far outside the state, so if your young child in the future has no idea who Dwight Eisenhower is, blame Texas, where education officials Thursday cut several historical figures from the curriculum.
by Bob Collins

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Life insurance company will require policyholders to submit fitness data

John Hanock says it will no longer sell traditional life insurance policies, opting instead for 'interactive' policies which use smart watches and fitbit-type devices to monitor the physical activity of its policyholders.
by Bob Collins

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The Timberwolves season is a disaster and it hasn’t even started yet

Former Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio spoke for a lot of fans when he tweeted his reaction to the news that Jimmy Butler, a star of the current team, wants out of Minnesota.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota is a leader in student debt

Minnesota is near the top of another national survey, but this one probably isn't brag-worthy. It's ninth on the list of debt incurred by people attending college.
by Bob Collins

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Airlines make big money by making you miserable

Airlines make big money by making you miserable

Now, Delta is the latest airline to ensure that the game expands. It's quietly raised its checked bag fee from $25 to $30. It'll be $40 for the second.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 9/20/18

Here's what will come out of your radio today.
by Bob Collins

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