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‘Menards guy’ dead at 91

‘Menards guy’ dead at 91

In the category of advertising icons, few can top Ray Szmanda, even if few people know his given name.
by Bob Collins

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No-contact order prevented man from defending himself in court

Anton Schloegl was trying to make a point when he fired his legal counsel and represented himself in his court case on charges of assaulting his fiancee during a 2016 car ride to Duluth.
by Bob Collins

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Appeals Court throws out defamation suit in killing of Cold Spring officer

Appeals Court throws out defamation suit in killing of Cold Spring officer

Attribution has saved area news organizations in the defamation case that Ryan Larson has brought against them after he was incorrectly and unfairly accused of being the man who killed Cold Spring police officer Thomas Decker in 2012.
by Bob Collins

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Strolling graduates manhandled at commencement

There aren't a lot of debates that have lasted longer than behavior at commencement exercises. It's that time of year.
by Bob Collins

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Selling the farm

Your daily dose of bittersweetness comes from KARE 11's Boyd Huppert, who has covered the decision by farm families to cash out, thanks to low milk prices.
by Bob Collins

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The legend of Bruno ends by the side of the road

The legend of Bruno ends by the side of the road

Bruno might be the most famous dog in Minnesota because every day he went for a walk, four miles into town to visit the folks there.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News? 5/7/18

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

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There’s something happening in Duluth

James Fallows, the correspondent for The Atlantic, has always had a soft spot for Duluth. The plane that he flies around the country reporting on America's overlooked communities, was built there. So it's not surprising that he gave the city of heaping helping of love in the CBS Sunday Morning segment that included a beermaker in Duluth.
by Bob Collins

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Wisconsin tavern’s name becomes a #MeToo fight

Wisconsin tavern’s name becomes a #MeToo fight

Apparently there's not been notice taken of the 'Walk Her Inn, Drag Her Out' tavern until the #MeToo movement, but some things don't hold up over time and the 14-stool bar is the latest battleground.
by Bob Collins

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Man travels the world, sees nothing

Man travels the world, sees nothing

Tony Giles has visited 125 countries on all seven continents so far. His goal is to visit every country in the world.
by Bob Collins

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