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In condemning Syria, best just to leave Hitler out of it

Surely there's a way to characterize Bashar al-Assad's use of chemical weapons without suggesting that Hitler set a certain standard for depravity.
by Bob Collins

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Rushford man, 98, is state’s oldest auctioneer

Bertram Boyum worked on a farm for 15 years but decided he wanted to do something different with his life. He started doing auctions at a church bazaar. That's when an aunt told him a person could make a buck or two in the business.
by Bob Collins

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An obituary for a man who stood for something

Orin Doty, who died late last month, provides today's quote worth remembering: 'One person doing something is better than a thousand people doing nothing.'
by Bob Collins

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Man dragged off a plane is marketing opportunity for some brands

Man dragged off a plane is marketing opportunity for some brands

When is soon too soon in social media marketing that uses the worst day a man had as the foundation of a Twitter joke? Two brands are testing the question; one has already conceded defeat.
by Bob Collins

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With ESPN documentary, Shattuck scandal returns to view

With ESPN documentary, Shattuck scandal returns to view

The ESPN broadcast features a surprising revelation: Seibel is out of jail and living only a few miles from the school.
by Paul Tosto

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A layoff in Mr. Rad’s Neighborhood

A layoff in Mr. Rad’s Neighborhood

Minnesota's 2014 teacher of the year isn't interested in being the poster boy for people who oppose the last-in-first-out system of teacher layoffs, even though he's gotten his layoff notice.
by Bob Collins

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If you won’t give a urine sample in S.D., the authorities will hold you down and take it

The Supreme Court has held that asking someone for a urine sample is a search and, therefore, needs a warrant from a judge. What happens if a person can't or won't provide a sample even with a warrant?
by Bob Collins

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Timberwolves miss playoffs again, but at least there’s a new logo

Some NBA cities are getting all jazzed up for the excitement of the NBA playoffs. And then there's Minneapolis, where the local team has missed the playoffs for a 13th consecutive year.
by Bob Collins

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