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The gospel according to Paul Douglas

As documented here a few years ago, local TV meteorologists historically have been reluctant to take a position on -- or even discuss --climate change. Too many viewers were quick to pounce. Paul Douglas has never been a coward on the subject, however, as he showed again yesterday with a single tweet.
by Bob Collins

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How to intervene and not get hurt

The tragedy in Portland, Ore. over the weekend in which two men were killed by a knife-wielding white supremacist, might give some people pause before risking their safety to help someone else. But people whose instinct is to help someone else aren't the type to pause.
by Bob Collins

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Media lose credibility when in-house watchdogs are cut

Perhaps it's unrealistic to expect financially strapped news organizations to pay someone to publicize its flaws. But even if trust in newsrooms weren't eroding, it would still be true that readers and listeners deserve someone on their side in a position of power.
by Bob Collins

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When nobody showed up for 8-year-old’s birthday

When nobody showed up for 8-year-old’s birthday

Graham Day turned 8 on Sunday and his parents did what parents of 8-year-olds often do when kids turn 8: they planned a party, sent out invitations, and then baked and stocked-up on food.
by Bob Collins

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Ex-sports exec describes three-year battle with ‘mental illness’

Eric Kussin was kind of a big deal in the National Hockey League, where he was the chief revenue officer for the Florida Panthers. So it's unusual, to say the least, that he's posted his email address and cellphone number, asking people to contact him if they've experienced personal trauma/professional stress and need some help.
by Bob Collins

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Why jury diversity matters

It was a short first day in the trial of officer Jeronimo Yanez, charged in the killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights last summer. The jury pool is filling out questionnaires about their potential as jurors. There's no question on it asking the jurors their race; that's illegal in Minnesota. So reporters were left today to look at individuals and try to figure out race and ethnicity.
by Bob Collins

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Are Americans entitled to eat? Congressman won’t say

That seems like a fairly simple question, which is why it was a little odd on NPR's Weekend Edition this weekend when Rep. Adrian Smith of Nebraska didn't answer it.
by Bob Collins

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Adults-only night goes awry at Valleyfair

It was a night for adults to show what they're made of at Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee last week. They're not made of much, apparently.
by Bob Collins

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Ending homelessness the La Crosse way

Homelessness doesn't look like it's getting any better in the Twin Cities, but it's not for lack of trying -- and there are successes. Check out La Crosse, Wis.
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