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How to amass millions? Don’t spend your money

How to amass millions? Don’t spend your money

Let's not miss the big story here, people. A man amassed a $4 million estate by living frugally! If you want to leave a legacy that will educate the next generation, that's it.
by Bob Collins

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Chisholm senior urges school to recognize valedictorian

The tide has been going out for some time on the concept of a valedictorian and salutatorian at high school commencement exercises in Minnesota. Better to honor all academic achievers, rather than crown the top two, the philosophy goes. A Chisholm student has launched a social media campaign in her school district to bring the honor back.
by Bob Collins

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Why NPR didn’t call Donald Trump a liar

NPR's news boss is firing back at media critic Jay Rosen, who chastised the news organization on Twitter today for its coverage of Donald Trump's appearance at a church in Flint yesterday.
by Bob Collins

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Investigation clears FBI in impersonating journalist

It concludes an investigation into a 2007 scheme by the FBI to deliver malware to a Seattle teenager suspected of sending bomb threats to a local school. The FBI agent posed as an Associated Press reporter in order to communicate with the kid by e-mail. The software grabbed the teen's Internet Protocol address (IP) and with that, the FBI figured out who he was.
by Bob Collins

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Thinking about Hopkins

We kind of have a 'thing' for promotional videos for cities in Minnesota, so we're watching a new one for Hopkins.
by Bob Collins

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We the people grow more ignorant about government

The Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania is out with its annual assessment of knowledge about how the U.S. government works. And it's not pretty. Again.
by Bob Collins

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No presents, just cards for young cancer patient

No presents, just cards for young cancer patient

In Altoona, Iowa, Ava Hutchinson was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 2. She was treated and declared cancer free in 2009, but it came back in July. She's 11 now and she may not see 12. She didn't want any presents, just cards. She got cards.
by Bob Collins

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Verizon customers claim mysterious data usage

You might want to check your data usage if you're a Verizon customer, if a Cleveland Plain Dealer investigation is any indication of a growing problem.
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For many women, a common courtesy invites danger

Sarah Marshall probably made a mistake when she was riding on the bus. She said 'hello' back to someone who said 'hello' to her.
by Bob Collins

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With new stadium, Vikings owners make a fortune

With new stadium, Vikings owners make a fortune

The increase in the team's value in one year -- $600 million -- far exceeds the money Minnesota taxpayers put into building the new stadium.
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