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Now appearing at the bird feeder: a gynandromorph

Now appearing at the bird feeder: a gynandromorph

Oh, for sure it's not a raccoon climbing a building, but a cardinal is currently at the top of the list of animals that divert the nation's attention from less important things.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 2/11/19

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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The mean streets of Medina

The mean streets of Medina

There is nothing better in the local newspaper -- in this case, the Star Tribune Sunday edition -- than the tales of the local gendarmes.
by Bob Collins

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Unhappy with 7 p.m. bedtime, 9-year-old calls the cops

Unhappy with 7 p.m. bedtime, 9-year-old calls the cops

It's all good now between Max and the Madison (Wis.) Police Department, owing to the power of apology.
by Bob Collins

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Meteorologist warning of tornado pummeled by fans of vapid TV show

Katy Morgan, a TV meteorologist in Nashville, had to break into regular programming on Wednesday to warn residents about two tornadoes. She interrupted The Masked Singer, which apparently is a Fox TV show that provides the sum and substance of some people’s lives. Yesterday 2 people died due to flooding. 2 tornadoes caused damage. Unfortunately,…
by Bob Collins

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Target app raises prices when you walk into a store

After a KARE 11 investigation, Target says it's changing its app to make clear that the price displayed for an item is different depending on whether you buy it in the store or buy it online.
by Bob Collins

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The politics of playing nice

There's little likelihood you've heard many male candidates for office examined for their "niceness" but female candidates can't escape the inspection and a Boston Globe columnist is using Sen. Amy Klobuchar as one example.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 2/8/19

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
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