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Wisconsin from space

Wisconsin from space

Southeastern Minnesota just barely got into the picture astronaut Jeff Williams took during an overnight pass of the International Space Station.
by Bob Collins

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Video: Propane truck explosion in Callaway

A truck exploded in Callaway, hours after it collided with a train.
by Bob Collins

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Another sign of golf’s decline: DNR closes its only course

Golf has been in a decline for years now but from the sound of an article in the Mankato Free Press today, the patrons of Fort Ridgely golf course never saw the Department of Natural Resources' announcement this week coming.
by Bob Collins

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From Duluth, a reminder that the kids are alright

From Duluth, a reminder that the kids are alright

Unquestionably, there are problems in schools and problems between teachers and students and parents. It's important that those get discussed in the public sphere. But it's also easy to let the coverage push aside other realities that are also important to acknowledge. There are pretty great kids, pretty great teachers, and pretty great parents in the state's schools.
by Bob Collins

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The difference between fear and risk

The difference between fear and risk

There's risk everywhere. How do you decide which is worthy of your taking cover?
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota considers free-filing for state income tax

In the world of nickle and diming, there's not much more outrageous than charging customers to take their money.
by Bob Collins

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How to tango like President Obama

At a dinner in Argentina last night, President Barack Obama had that look on his face that every man of a certain age has when someone asks him to dance.
by Bob Collins

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With ice out, kayak season is underway

When the ice disappears along the Lester River in Duluth, it means one thing: It's time to get the kayaks out.
by Bob Collins

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In adult-dominated race debate, an 11-year-old wants to be heard

In adult-dominated race debate, an 11-year-old wants to be heard

When it comes to civic participation and protest, 11-year-old boys don't usually stand out. But Taye Clinton, a student from Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Elementary School in St. Paul, had plenty to say about what life is like for an 11-year-old biracial student in the city's school system. He spoke at this week's raucous school board meeting at people protested a Como Park teacher who they say has written racist posts on Facebook and on his blog.
by Bob Collins

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In ‘combat’ of a terrorist attack, a time to take pictures

In ‘combat’ of a terrorist attack, a time to take pictures

Ketevan Kardava had a choice photojournalists sometimes have to make. When is it time to help and when is it time to take photographs?
by Bob Collins

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