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December 3, 2017 2:51 AM

Stadium refuses to go out with a bang

Isn't this pretty much a metaphor for Detroit? They tried to blow up the ancient Pontiac Silverdome this morning. They had one job.

by Bob Collins

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December 2, 2017 8:04 AM

Keillor in online generational spat

The passing of the generational torch is often uncomfortable, but Garrison Keillor's rapid exit from the stage when Minnesota Public Radio cut business ties with the man who built the operation is going to leave wounds beyond the allegations leveled against him.

by Bob Collins

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December 1, 2017 7:53 AM

Snowy owl invades Duluth coffee plant

You probably know how the routine goes if you've ever been in the coffee roasting business. You throw the beans in the roaster, get ready to turn on the heat, and remove the Snowy Owl that's looking back at you from inside the cooling the vent where the bean chaff is collected.

by Bob Collins

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December 1, 2017 5:27 AM

Luverne down to its last man

LeRoy Luitjens and Helmer Haakenson had a bittersweet sip or two as the last two members of Luverne's Last Man Club opened a ceremonial bottle of bourbon. Mr. Luitjens died on Sunday.

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December 1, 2017 4:18 AM

Comedian on Franken’s explanation: ‘Ridiculous’

He's lost the Daily Show's Trevor Noah, who, on last night's broadcast, inspected Franken's assertions that if he grabbed women during the many photographs he's taken with them over the years, it was accidental contact.

by Bob Collins

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December 1, 2017 2:25 AM

On sexual harassment, let’s take away your microphone, too

What we have learned from the spate of sexual allegations this week is this: they do not make us introspective. Perhaps it will take time for the shock of them to dissipate and take the worthlessness of visceral reactions with them. The problem is it's the shock of them that provides the opportunity for progress.

by Bob Collins