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Fathers protesting unequal treatment at work

Fatherhood has changed a lot on recent decades as men take on more of an upbringing role in the home. In the workplace? Not so much, the Boston Globe reports. It says a 'wave' of lawsuits has highlighted unequal treatment in the workplace. Fathers can't get a break when they have to reconcile the needs of their employers with the needs of their children.
by Bob Collins

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A billboard of fake news

A billboard of fake news

A photo of a billboard purported to be sponsored by a Republican group appears to actually be the work of a Democrat.
by Bob Collins

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Cold weather will have little impact on next summer’s insects

Cold weather will have little impact on next summer’s insects

During the recent cold snap, it has been somewhat comforting to believe that although we are uncomfortable, the cold weather will head off a repeat of last summer's invasion of Japanese beetles. Alas, it's a lie.
by Bob Collins

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Amazon buying Target? Not likely in 2018

Check back in 364 days for a full evaluation of all the predictions for 2018 but -- spoiler alert -- most of them will be wrong. Probably included on that list is Loup Ventures' Gene Munster, an analyst who predicts Amazon will buy Minneapolis-based Target this year.
by Bob Collins

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When it comes to cold, Duluth still represents

When it comes to cold, Duluth still represents

Winter hasn't been much to write home about in Minnesota in the last few years, so it's comforting to know that our reputation is intact nonetheless.
by Bob Collins

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Finding Lola

Finding Lola

If you're a dog intent on running off in frigid Christmas Eve weather, Sioux Falls is a good place to do it.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News today? 1/2/18

Here's a list of today's topics and guests you'll hear on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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Why the wind chill temperature deserves our cold shoulder

Why the wind chill temperature deserves our cold shoulder

If you're one of the few remaining Minnesotans who actually likes winter, you're going to have to grin and bear it for the next few days as weatherpeople struggle to describe an awful temperature in more awful terms.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News today? 1/1/18

Here's today's list of topics and guests on MPR News today.
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A newspaper columnist walks away

A newspaper columnist walks away

I would have liked to have known Jon Tevlin because he wears his heart on his sleeve and that's a good thing for a newspaper columnist. It's also what will get you killed on social media.
by Bob Collins

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