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Death of a Minnesota tinkerer in an Atlanta beer cooler

Todd Keeling, 48, of White Bear Lake, was justifiably proud of his invention and every time you get a beer poured at Target Field in about five seconds or less you should think of him.
by Bob Collins

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Precedent won’t impede overturning Roe v. Wade

The union decision doesn't clear a pathway for the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The court's conservatives signaled long ago that they were open to the idea. The union decision, instead, illustrates that the interpretations -- real or imagined -- of 'stare decisis' won't stop it.
by Bob Collins

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Even dogs can’t escape the daily outrage

For months now, We Rate Dogs on Twitter has been an oasis in a world of nonsense and bickering. Need a break from life? There's nothing a dog can't do.
by Bob Collins

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No July Fourth fireworks for you, St. Paul

No July Fourth fireworks for you, St. Paul

Minnesota's capital this year will not have a July Fourth fireworks display. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on Wednesday officially drove a stake through what was left of the holiday in his city, citing budget costs.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: Tolerance and respect

1,000 Words: Tolerance and respect

In a stand against bigotry, rabbis and imams rode bikes together in Berlin.
by Bob Collins

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Hutchinson, Minn., council settles prayer dispute

The Hutchinson Ecumenical Ministerial Association is out as coordinators of prayer before Hutchinson City Council meetings, ending -- for now -- an ongoing controversy in the city over prayer and politics.
by Bob Collins

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Singing concessions? More, please

Can we please let this aspect of last night catch on? Politicians should always concede by playing Springsteen.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News? 6/27/18

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

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Woolworth’s building reborn in downtown St. Paul

Woolworth’s building reborn in downtown St. Paul

Navigating the new with the old is a design challenge but the newest addition to the St. Paul streetscape has faithfully lived up to it.
by Bob Collins

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