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A fruitless search for help for children with depression

Harvard researchers have confirmed what just about any parent of a child with mental health issues can tell you: Getting help is nearly impossible. Minneapolis was one of five cities in the researchers' study.
by Bob Collins

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Retiring music teachers and all that jazz

Retiring music teachers and all that jazz

As has been documented in this space numerous times, nobody gets more love at retirement than the nation's high school music teachers. The latest example comes from Foxborough, Mass., where Stephen Massey is retiring after 37 years at the school, and 46 years in music education overall. We say again: The cool kids are in the band
by Bob Collins

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Welcoming signs stir up trouble in the heartland

Welcoming signs stir up trouble in the heartland

The people of Delano are going to have to suck it up and accept some welcoming diversity, apparently.
by Bob Collins

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Associated Press denies collaborating with Nazis during WWII

Associated Press denies collaborating with Nazis during WWII

The Associated Press today released an incredible investigation into itself, responding to a historian's claim last year that the news organization 'ceded influence over the production of its news pictures to Nazi propagandists.'
by Bob Collins

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For many, a lot of ‘meh’ in Memorial Day

Is the end near for West Duluth's venerable Memorial Day Parade?
by Bob Collins

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Open Thread: The Comey firing

Open Thread: The Comey firing

The move comes primarily on the recommendation of Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, who objected to the fact James Comey closed the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, according to his letter released today. Obviously, this is a developing story, but it seems like an appropriate time for an open thread for your opinions and analysis.
by Bob Collins

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Cheese curd vendor threatens to serve up a lawsuit against fair

Cheese curd vendor threatens to serve up a lawsuit against fair

The owners of the original cheese curd booth at the Minnesota State Fair are threatening to sue if the fair doesn't allow the business to remain at the fairgrounds.
by Bob Collins

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Whatever happened to Royce White?

Whatever happened to Royce White?

Royce White, Hopkins native and a former Mr. Basketball in Minnesota who was drafted in the first round of the NBA despite revealing mental health issues, flamed out in his chance at basketball stardom in the pro game. He and Kevin McHale, then the boss of the Houston Rockets, never saw eye to eye and White's anxiety issues kept him out of games.
by Bob Collins

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Vietnam reporter fought for a woman’s right to cover war

Vietnam reporter fought for a woman’s right to cover war

The American news media doesn't cover war on the front line much anymore. But when it did, Anne Morrissy Merick fought her own country for the right to be there.
by Bob Collins

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School board takes step to shield itself from public spotlight

As politicians try to pull the shades down on their business, a showdown may be brewing over the reach of the state's open meeting law, which is intended to give citizens a good look at what their representatives are doing.
by Bob Collins

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