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February 21, 2017 6:25 AM

School rallies around autistic student turned away from formal dance

In Pelham, N.H., a young man with autism was denied entry to the school's a semi-formal dance because he wore a sweatshirt and sweatpants. There's a good reason he did.

by Bob Collins

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February 21, 2017 4:33 AM

Pol’s use of ‘D-word’ betrays disrespect for constituents

If you’re trying to convince your constituents that you respect opposing views, it’s probably best not to insult them in the process. Rep. Jason Lewis has been under some fire for telephone town halls rather than showing up in person. On Monday night in Northfield, citizens held a town hall forum where they knew he…

by Bob Collins

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February 21, 2017 2:39 AM

Former Lynx player says she was bullied for being straight

In an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune, Candace Wiggins says she retired abruptly because she found the WNBA "depressing."

by Bob Collins

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February 21, 2017 1:19 AM

To go to prom, Osakis girls need to submit photos

Osakis school officials now say they're simply suggesting girls submit a photo of their prom dresses in advance, and that it's not a requirement.

by Bob Collins

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February 21, 2017 12:31 AM

Couple refuses to remove ‘N word’ spray-painted on their house

Sometime during Martin Luther King Day weekend, someone spray-painted the 'N word' on the home of Heather Lindsay and her husband, Lexene Charles, in Connecticut. They're refusing to remove it.

by Bob Collins

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February 20, 2017 10:52 AM

Fat-shaming costs Fergus Falls columnist

Alan Linda has written his last column for the Fergus Falls Daily Journal. That's what a column featuring the complaint about sitting next to an overweight person on an airplane will do to you.

by Bob Collins

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February 20, 2017 4:44 AM

Canada has a lot to teach us

Some people can look away from the killings and attacks on innocent people in Syria. And then there are the Canadians.

by Bob Collins

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February 20, 2017 3:08 AM

Student grades ex-girlfriend’s apology letter; sends it back

Nick Lutz's former girlfriend is better off. The Stetson University student got a letter from his ex, apologizing after their break-up. So he graded it and sent it back.

by Bob Collins