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When the online mob doesn’t want facts

When the online mob doesn’t want facts

Knowing what social media can do to a person's career in short order, however, it was a little scary watching what happened to WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak, who lives downtown and looked out the window at the reality below, and dared to tell people.
by Bob Collins

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Flat-earth devotee stuck on terra firma

Flat-earth devotee stuck on terra firma

When last we heard about 'Mad' Mike Hughes, he was about to launch in his homemade steam-powered rocket to prove that the earth is flat. It didn't happen. Neither did the next scheduled launch. And neither did the one scheduled for Saturday.
by Bob Collins

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Hooked on attention, biz leaders want more public money for big events

Hooked on attention, biz leaders want more public money for big events

We enjoyed our week in the the national spotlight and somehow we'll find a way to carry on as we slip back into flyover country status. But the post-Super Bowl strategy by business leaders and politicians is worth keeping a close eye on.
by Bob Collins

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No birthday presents, just donations, please, for 11-year-old

Olivia Konrardy-Buchal, 11, of Onalaska, Wis., isn't that interested in selfies. She's not that interested in herself. That's why she started a tradition a few years ago of asking family and friends not to give her presents for her birthday; donate to her designated cause instead.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: Selfie kid

1,000 Words: Selfie kid

Ryan McKenna's team lost the Super Bowl but he got 36 Snapchats, 21 DMs, and 150 follower requests so it's all good.
by Bob Collins

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