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The time Andrew Bourdain stopped the snark against Marilyn Hagerty

Marilyn Hagerty, the columnist for the Grand Forks Herald, got roasted by those who thought they know restaurant reviews better because she wrote a restaurant review of an Olive Garden some years ago. Then Anthony Bourdain stepped in and defended her with a single tweet.
by Bob Collins

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Fargo tries to set jam-session record

At last check, they're still jamming in Fargo where they're trying to break the record for the world's longest jam session.
by Bob Collins

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The baby cuddlers

The baby cuddlers

I've heard your calls for some "Friday" news that doesn't leave you hopeless. I'm here for you.
by Bob Collins

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When the suicide is someone you’ve never heard of

People are and have been asking for help. And too often the answer -- closing a crisis hotline, rejecting a mental health clinic in your town because you're afraid of the impact on your children, or turning a wellness check into a SWAT shootout -- is 'no.'
by Bob Collins

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A Stanley Cup, a son, and a dad’s long goodbye

A Stanley Cup, a son, and a dad’s long goodbye

Professional sports provides a distraction from life's realities, but the athletic force field is no match for a scourge like Alzheimer's.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News? 6/8/18

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

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Sharp increase reported in rate of suicide in Minnesota

Sharp increase reported in rate of suicide in Minnesota

The decision to close a statewide crisis hotline has never looked more faulty than with the news from the Centers for Disease Control that the rate of suicides in Minnesota is among the most severe in the country.
by Bob Collins

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The kiosks are coming for your McDonald’s pals

I try not to use the self-checkout lane in grocery and hardware stores. I'm old school; I think people should be able to make a living -- or close to it -- and the money they earn should circulate around the local economy, helping other businesses and maybe even leaving enough money for people to throw at the local public radio outlet.
by Bob Collins

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Depression hidden with a smile

Depression hidden with a smile

The suicide of a well-known person has opened the window on a national dialogue on mental health and depression, a traditionally short period during which we are afforded the opportunity to learn something about the health scourge from which we typically turn away.
by Bob Collins

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