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Duluth radio legend dies at 81

Pat Cadigan started with the station in 1961. He got into radio the old-fashioned way; he worked the overnight shift before becoming the morning host through 1974, taking time off to sell real estate, and then returning to the station in the '80s.
by Bob Collins

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Ours is not a functioning government

Ours is not a functioning government

David Brooks, the New York Times columnist, has never been on the Donald Trump bandwagon. Nonetheless, the more conservative (for the Times) columnist's essay today is a bit stunning if only for the headline one doesn't usually read about a sitting president of the United States.
by Bob Collins

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Say ‘goodbye’ to the airline check-in agent

Say ‘goodbye’ to the airline check-in agent

Fairly soon, many of you won't need to talk to a human employee anymore when you check in at MSP airport. Delta is testing out a new system that uses biometrics to identify you when dropping your baggage at the check-in.
by Bob Collins

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Another court loss for MN man challenging DUI search rules

A Minnesota man who may have tested the state's implied consent laws more often than any other driver charged with driving under the influence, has lost again at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Under the law, authorities can force a person to submit to breath tests without a warrant by criminalizing their refusal to do so. But previous provisions for demanding blood or urine have been struck down.
by Bob Collins

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Reporter called to testify in marijuana trial

South Dakota is one of only 10 states that don't shield reporters from being called to testify in court about stories they cover. So a Sioux Falls Argus Leader reporter has been subpoenaed amid criticism from free-press advocates.
by Bob Collins

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Congratulations, graduates! Now what?

Congratulations, graduates! Now what?

This, in particular, is the time of year when old-timers want to give advice and wisdom to the graduates. But here's the reality for those of us of a certain age: We haven't got a clue how to navigate this changed world as a graduating student.
by Bob Collins

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The son of the cleaning lady considers work, money, and class

Jonathan Abably, of Blaine, Minn., wrote his college entrance essay on work, money, and class. It was good enough to get printed in the New York Times.
by Bob Collins

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Cubs boot ‘Ronnie Woo Woo’

Cubs boot ‘Ronnie Woo Woo’

Ronnie, whose real name is Ronald Wickers, is one of those fans from yesteryear, which makes sense since he's 75 now. He is -- as they say -- a character, one of those fans who becomes part of the entertainment. Some folks get tired of an old man yelling 'Cubs.... Woo!' through the whole game.
by Bob Collins

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Here’s some ducks doing duck things

Because it's Friday and it's probably a metaphor for something
by Bob Collins

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