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Do most people really care about politics?

Do most people really care about politics?

If a congressman holds a listening session and only one constituent shows up, is it a failure of participatory democracy or a fine example of the beauty of the democratic process?
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News ? 6/6/18

Wednesday June 6, 2018 (Subject to change as events dictate) 9 a.m. – MPR News with Kerri Miller DFL growing pains. The DFL convention was, by external accounts, a success. Rep. Erin Murphy clinched the endorsement and announced her running mate, Rep. Erin Maye Quade. But behind the scene was chaos, a call for no…
by Bob Collins

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The balloon civil war of Austin, Minn.

While we're aware that people will read more into this than is necessary, we will pass this along anyway in the acknowledgment that the last days of school, on perfect June days, it's great to be a kid.
by Bob Collins

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MN High School League blocks shot clock for basketball

MN High School League blocks shot clock for basketball

The lack of a clock has led to games where players just stand and hold the ball for minutes with no action, but the high school league isn't on board yet. WDAY says the league cited the cost of installing the shot clock.
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Settling old scores on the obituary page

Settling old scores on the obituary page

Generally speaking, settling scores in an obituary rarely makes anyone look good. But, according to this obituary in the Redwood Falls Gazette on Monday, maybe Gina and Jay have been waiting a long time to exact their revenge.
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