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The Prince we didn’t know

This might be the most powerful and insightful interview yet about Prince.
by Bob Collins

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Judge sentences vet to jail, then goes with him

There should be an alternative for a veteran with PTSD than a cell. But when Joe Serna, 41, a former Special Forces member who has been awarded three Purple Hearts, appeared in a court, North Carolina District Court Judge Lou Olivera didn't have a lot of choice when Serna admitted he lied about a recent urine test. He sentenced him to a day in jail.
by Bob Collins

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Companies faced minefield when commenting on Prince death

Companies faced minefield when commenting on Prince death

This was, the experts say, a beautiful ad placed in the nation’s newspapers today in the wake of the death of Prince. The consensus is this tweet from 3M hit the mark, thanks mostly to a well-placed teardrop. Or maybe it was rain. pic.twitter.com/yOTo1USL8o — 3M (@3M) April 21, 2016 But this one, from General…
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota loses its identity. What now?

Minnesota loses its identity. What now?

Who represents us now? Who puts the bounce in Minnesota's step. Who's left to declare to the world that Minnesota matters?
by Bob Collins

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Remembering Prince

Remembering Prince

I can't say I was ever a huge Prince fan. I was never music literate enough, I didn't experience his evolution the way people in Minnesota did, and I'm not of the right generation, even though somewhere in the boxes of old vinyl albums, there's a Purple Rain album I listened to once or twice.
by Bob Collins

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It’s ‘Theft of the Blog’ Day

It’s ‘Theft of the Blog’ Day

This is a Theft of the Blog Day, during which I encourage you to be the blogging creative class and share your essays and posts on a topic of your choosing.
by Bob Collins

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The ducks of Champlin take a hike

A pair of ducks spent the winter in the interior garden of a middle school in Champlin. Yesterday they took a walk to a more wild side.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: Voters thank Susan B. Anthony

1,000 Words: Voters thank Susan B. Anthony

On most Election Days, women who pick up their 'I voted' sticker, head for a cemetery to remember why they could.
by Bob Collins

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North Branch woman sells truck to teach daughter a lesson

North Branch woman sells truck to teach daughter a lesson

The woman posted the ad on Craigslit putting the truck up for sale to teach a lesson to her still-too-young-to-drive daughter.
by Bob Collins

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‘Old Hickory’ gets the heave-ho

‘Old Hickory’ gets the heave-ho

The announcement reflects a greater love that history has for Alexander Hamilton, who was going to be replaced on the $10 bill until a resurgence of interest in him, spurred by a Broadway show, added pressure on Lew to keep him in his present location.
by Bob Collins

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