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Jesus seen in Fargo flame

Jesus seen in Fargo flame

The image of Jesus has been seen in potato chips, banana peels, french toast and now the flames of Fargo.
by Bob Collins

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Fighting abuse of elders a tough sell at Minnesota Capitol

Fighting abuse of elders a tough sell at Minnesota Capitol

If there was one issue that seemed like a slam dunk in the Minnesota Legislature's session, it's that something would be done to address the elder abuse and neglect uncovered in a Star Tribune series that exposed flaws in the system to protect them. Nope.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News? 5/9/18

What’s on MPR News? 5/9/18

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

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The parents who just want a better life for their kids

The parents who just want a better life for their kids

One of these days, some college or university is going to present the most insightful commencement speaker ever to take the stage. It'll be a parent who just wanted a better life for their kid.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: You are here

1,000 Words: You are here

My airline friend snaps pictures of some of my favorite cities when he's flying upfront in the jumpseat (I presume). This morning, he grabbed one of my most favorite communities.
by Bob Collins

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The baseball team with a heart

The baseball team with a heart

St. Louis is the greatest baseball city in America. Anyone who's ever watched a game there knows that.
by Bob Collins

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Maybe beer can stop the lava

Maybe beer can stop the lava

Pele, the volcano goddess, has not yet been satisfied with the offerings placed before the advancing lava in Hawaii.
by Bob Collins

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Dispatches from Minnesota’s 9th Congressional District

Dispatches from Minnesota’s 9th Congressional District

Your 'but I don't feel like working' timewaster of the day is finding everything wrong with this Twitter account.
by Bob Collins

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This might be the worst job in America

This might be the worst job in America

First as a reporter, then as a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Corrections, Michelle Lyons' job was to watch people being put to death.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News? 5/8/18

What’s on MPR News? 5/8/18

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