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Hey, Minnesota! David Ortiz still loves you

Hey, Minnesota! David Ortiz still loves you

As he plays his last series against his old team, David Ortiz pens a letter to Minnesota.
by Bob Collins

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How to beat the heat? Be more kid-like

How to beat the heat? Be more kid-like

Long before we become old Minnesotans complaining about the cold in January and the heat in July, we're kids who find the weather wondrous.
by Bob Collins

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In WNBA, $5,000 is the price of social conscience

In WNBA, $5,000 is the price of social conscience

There seems to be plenty of irony to go around in the WNBA's decision to fine players $500 and the three teams on which they play $5,000 for wearing unapproved team attire. The league fined the New York, Indiana, and Phoenix teams for wearing shirts that, technically, didn't say anything, but were a statement in the wake of police shootings and shootings of police.
by Bob Collins

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Increase in stress for kids linked to social media

The number of 7-12 year olds experiencing moderate to "serious psychological distress" -— symptoms of depression and anxiety -- over the last month has jumped from 24 percent to 34 from 2013 to 2015.
by Bob Collins

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Ombudsman: Audio woes hampering NPR/PBS convention collaboration

Ombudsman: Audio woes hampering NPR/PBS convention collaboration

NPR ombudsman Elizabeth Jensen says the radio audience hasn't been 'well served' yet by the partnership between NPR and PBS during coverage of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
by Bob Collins

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How Donald Trump picked Mike Pence as his running mate

How Donald Trump picked Mike Pence as his running mate

Among the most compelling stories in the tell-all books about presidential campaigns that inevitably follow an election is the behind-the-scenes story of how vice presidential candidates are selected. This year, we don't have to wait. The New York Times has the story this afternoon of how Donald Trump settled on Mike Pence of Indiana.
by Bob Collins

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Mahnomen deputy’s killer loses bid at MN Supreme Court

Mahnomen deputy’s killer loses bid at MN Supreme Court

Thomas Fairbanks argued that he didn't actually cause Dewey's death. He claims the decision of Dewey's family did.
by Bob Collins

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Ryan photo spawns battle of the intern selfies

Ryan photo spawns battle of the intern selfies

House Speaker Paul Ryan created a typical day in the life of social media the other day when he posted this 'selfie' with interns on Capitol Hill.
by Bob Collins

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S.D. delegate protests with a timely facepalm

It's been a long time since the roll call of states at any national political convention has been anything but good theater.
by Bob Collins

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