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Muslim speaks about his faith and nothing bad seems to have happened

It says something about the times we live in that a man of faith being treated courteously is front page news, but it is in Alexandria, Minn., because Rashed Ferdous got a warmer reception than the last time he was in town.
by Bob Collins

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How a 10th grader in Alexandria, Minn., changed history

How a 10th grader in Alexandria, Minn., changed history

Cinco de Mayo is coming up on Saturday, a day we honor the poor research abilities of America's school children and some of the country's businesses. Can you spot the problem here?
by Bob Collins

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Poll: Democrats aren’t passing torch to a new generation

The 'we're not Trump' strategy didn't work in '16 and there's a least a little evidence that banking on it in '18 has similar risks, if a new poll by Reuters/Ipsos is any indication.
by Bob Collins

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Welcome to the dust bowl!

The Midwest, where just a few weeks after highways are closed because of a blizzard, dust storms cause havoc on the same roadways.
by Bob Collins

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In praise of ‘the media’ doing their job

In praise of ‘the media’ doing their job

Everyone has an opinion on 'the media' today because the pampered TV anchors and insular political reporters have once again made it easy to narrowly define the term, with their ridiculous annual decision to party with the people they're supposed to be covering. Not shown nor considered are all the journalists in the world who were busy doing their jobs and may not even own tuxedos and evening gowns.
by Bob Collins

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Born and raised in America, Rochester woman, children follow husband to Mexico

Mary and Carlos Mejia, who were married in 2011. Carlos is an undocumented resident who came to the United States in 2017. Mary is a native who speaks no Spanish. Her family and friends are here. And she's moving with her family to Mexico to escape the uncertainty of the U.S. crackdown on immigration.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News today? 4/30/18

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

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And now, this moment of decency

And now, this moment of decency

Sometimes we have to look a little harder than we should have to in order to find the humanity in the intersection of politicians and the media.
by Bob Collins

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A country short on heroes could be paying more attention to James Shaw

A country short on heroes could be paying more attention to James Shaw

For a country that loves heroes, James Shaw is getting stiffed. He's the guy who disarmed the gunman at a Waffle House in Nashville, during which six people were shot, four of them fatally.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: The death of Mona Lisa

1,000 Words: The death of Mona Lisa

In the digital age, the goal is not so much to experience the art as it is to document that you were there.
by Bob Collins

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