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The geese return to Lake Okabena

The geese return to Lake Okabena

Perhaps you've noticed spring is in the air. Literally. The geese are returning to flyover country.
by Bob Collins

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It’s ‘vasectomy madness’ time!

Increasingly, basketball and urology is going hand in hand.
by Bob Collins

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MN bill seeks to push drivers out of the way of speeders

MN bill seeks to push drivers out of the way of speeders

Anyone who travels on a freeway knows that almost nobody drives the speed limit and the lefthand lane gets plugged with people going  a little over the speed limit, followed closely -- and I do mean closely -- by people going a lot over the speed limit.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR today? 3/15/18

What’s on MPR today? 3/15/18

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

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Byron shows up for girls hoops, and it matters

Check your sports cynicism at the door, people. The girl's basketball tournament is underway. 
by Paul Tosto

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MN Supreme Court: Cops need warrant to search driveway

A divided Minnesota Supreme Court today further defined the areas of people's property where police can't search without a warrant. It's a fascinating case which goes to great lengths to define what area of someone's property is protected by the Fourth Amendment and what area is fair game for a search by police without a warrant.
by Bob Collins

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During snowstorm, Queen Elsa rescues Boston cops

During snowstorm, Queen Elsa rescues Boston cops

It's been a rough winter again in New England, where a nor'easter has struck for the third time in the last few weeks. Fortunately, for the Boston cops, Jason Triplett, 37, had purchased proper winter clothing for pushing a Boston Police wagon out of the snow: Queen Elsa's costume from 'Frozen.'
by Bob Collins

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Backlash in Duluth after councilor appears to dismiss woman’s miscarriage

'Thirty-one years ago, I was 19, pregnant and scared,' Christina St. Germaine had just told the Council. 'I had a miscarriage. I wasn't able to take time off for work to care for myself to prevent the miscarriage nor post-miscarriage.'
by Bob Collins

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Happy ‘Enough with Pi Day’ Day!

Happy ‘Enough with Pi Day’ Day!

It's the annual Vi Hart Rant Against Pi Day Day.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News today? 3/14/18

What’s on MPR News today? 3/14/18

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