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Police in DC keep National Mall safe from kids selling water

Police in DC keep National Mall safe from kids selling water

A spokesperson for the U.S. Park Police says the story of kids being handcuffed for selling water on the National Mall has gotten blown way out of proportion. The images spread across the Internet today after Tim Krepp posted photographs on Twitter of what he said was an undercover operation against people selling water.
by Bob Collins

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With no fear of gun control, people lose jobs at ammo maker

The fear that the Obama administration would take guns and ammunition away from Americans was great for the guns and ammunition business. Now that Donald Trump, a strong gun rights advocate, is in the White House, times are tough.
by Bob Collins

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The art of running for president when you say you’re not

The art of running for president when you say you’re not

The Mark Zuckerberg 'I'm not running for president (although I am)' tour rolled into Minneapolis last night, according to the Facebook founder's Facebook page.
by Bob Collins

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For Sioux Falls victim, a workplace shooting never ends

Workplace shooting stories in America follow a predictable arc. The shooting, the profile of the killer, the debate over guns, a few fundraisers, and then we move on to the next killing without looking back.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: The hopeful Twins fan

There are certain moments when Target Field can be one of the most beautiful sports venues in America. Yesterday was one of those days.
by Bob Collins

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Parliamentary maneuver: Breastfeeding while legislating

Parliamentary maneuver: Breastfeeding while legislating

It appears that it did not threaten democracy in Australia. It did, predictably, threaten the heck out of men.
by Bob Collins

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Marilyn Hagerty gets her moment

Marilyn Hagerty, the long-time Grand Forks Herald columnist and journalism treasure was lured to the University of North Dakota campus with the story that there was a meeting there with legal representatives of UND. Instead, there was a ceremony to give her the UND Spirit Award and an honorary masters in community engagement.
by Bob Collins

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Man rides bike from Wisconsin to hear his dead daughter’s heart again

Man rides bike from Wisconsin to hear his dead daughter’s heart again

Last January, Abbey Conner, a junior at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater; and her brother, Austin, a graduating senior at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, were found at the bottom of a swimming pool in Cancun, Mexico. Their dad thinks someone put chemicals in their drinks. Abbey died, and Austin lived to graduate late last month.
by Bob Collins

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Woman diagnosed with cancer days before husband died of ALS

Woman diagnosed with cancer days before husband died of ALS

John Sylvester died last Friday. Sylvester, who played professional soccer for the Minnesota Thunder and was coaching director for Minneapolis United, was diagnosed several years ago with ALS. Could it get any worse for a family? Yes.
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