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The amazing, disappearing hospital bill

The amazing, disappearing hospital bill

Poof! Just like that, health care became affordable for Drew Calver. He's the guy who had a heart attack and got a bill for $164,941, $109,000 after insurance, an amount so outrageous that NPR and Kaiser Health News reported his story.
by Bob Collins

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The right to print arms

We'll go out on a limb and suggest that the Founding Fathers never envisioned a country where a wizard could print a musket out of thin air.
by Bob Collins

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The plight of the homeless pet

We need to give some equal time to cats in this space so here's the story of Nighty, the black cat owned by Corey Jacob, who lives out of a van, the Rochester Post Bulletin writes today.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 8/29/18

What’s on MPR News – 8/29/18

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

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Here’s proof you should be spending more time with your kid

The St. Louis Federal Reserve isn't exactly Dr. Spock but you'll not likely find more proof of the value of parents spending time with kids than its study in this quarter's Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota man misidentified in mass shooting aftermath

'Pavel' is the owner of the 'Ravenchamps' ID on Reddit, an ID that is close to the 'Ravens2012champs' ID that allegedly was used by David Katz, who killed two people and himself, and wounded 10 others at a Madden tournament in Florida. Close enough, according to some far-right web sites and the usual suspects like commentator Mike Cernovich and Daily Caller reporter Ian Miles Cheong who identified Pavel's account as that of the shooter
by Bob Collins

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Suicidal? Ask for help and lose your shot at a degree

After every suicide of a high-profile person, the single piece of advice rises to an almost unimaginable decibel: Just ask for help. That can get you tossed out of college.
by Bob Collins

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Duluth tortoise makes tracks in escape attempt

Duluth tortoise makes tracks in escape attempt

Among the many mysteries on this planet is this one: how does a tortoise run away from its owner?
by Bob Collins

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At the front line of the fight to find shelter

At the front line of the fight to find shelter

There's a homeless encampment in Minneapolis and if there's one thing politicians don't want, it's evidence of an epidemic.
by Bob Collins

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TV anchor in second fight with cancer

TV anchor in second fight with cancer

In this space a few weeks ago, we made mention of the connection that people have with the talent on local TV, even though we may not know them personally. They're often a bigger part of our days than we realize.
by Bob Collins

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