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In covering Trump’s words, broadcasters fear the long arm of the FCC

There's a fascinating intersection of regulations and politics in the latest essay from NPR ombudsman Elizabeth Jensen in which she answers critics of the network's coverage of Donald Trump's comments regarding his treatment of women.
by Bob Collins

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In fall, a young man’s thoughts turn to boating in a pumpkin

In fall, a young man’s thoughts turn to boating in a pumpkin

You have to give a nod to Rick Swenson, 35, of Fergus Falls, who found inspiration watching a giant pumpkin dropped onto a car in Lancaster, Minn., some time ago.
by Bob Collins

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Prairie Island leaders say anti-casino literature ‘racist’

The Pioneer Press reports today that people in the Lake Elmo - Lakeland Township area are upset that the Prairie Island tribal community will build a casino on land its purchased at Manning Avenue and I-94.
by Bob Collins

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A call for more sportsmanship

The occasional tales of sportsmanship on this blog are, indeed, heartwarming. But it must also be acknowledged that with every yin, there is often a yang. Tyler Ohmann, of the Morrison County Record, found the yang at the homecoming football game in Royalton earlier this month when Upsala Swanville came calling.
by Bob Collins

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St. Paul, 4:53 p.m. – Part 2

St. Paul, 4:53 p.m. – Part 2

Where does everyone go on Friday afternoon?
by Bob Collins

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When the future won’t wait, the people of the past disappear

When the future won’t wait, the people of the past disappear

My hometown's historic buildings are now a testament to an economy that longer works for people; Minneapolis' disappearing history is a testament to an economy that does.
by Bob Collins

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Baseball playoffs put team’s racist name, mascot in spotlight

Baseball playoffs put team’s racist name, mascot in spotlight

Jerry Howarth cannot bring himself to say "the Cleveland Indians." He finds the team's name and mascot insulting. Lots of people do. But lots of people aren't the play-by-play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, who open the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Indians. Jerry Howarth is.
by Bob Collins

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Times are changing for Nobel cash

Times are changing for Nobel cash

Bob Dylan probably doesn't need the money that comes with winning a Nobel Prize and it's a good thing. Like everything else, it doesn't stretch as far as it once did, according to CNBC.
by Bob Collins

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Delta investigating ‘doctoring while black’ allegation

Delta investigating ‘doctoring while black’ allegation

Tamika Cross, a doctor from Houston, could've helped a man who needed a doctor on a flight from Detroit to Houston. But she says the flight attendant aboard her flight didn't believe she's a doctor. Tamika is a woman. Tamika is African American.
by Bob Collins

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