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The curse of the dairy economy claims another farm

Three dairy farms a day go out of business in Wisconsin, the dairy state. Like any business story, it’s a tale of low prices for milk and high prices for feed and supplies. It’s simple math. But it’s hard not to feel for the people whose job is their life and always has been. The…
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 5/22/19

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

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The plane that led D-Day is flying back to Normandy

The plane that led D-Day is flying back to Normandy

With the 75th anniversary of D-Day coming, dozens of C-47s -- the military version of the DC-3 -- are on their way to the coast of France. And this derelict is getting some well-deserved attention.
by Bob Collins

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A rat and aardvark got married, and it’s too hot for Alabama

A rat and aardvark got married, and it’s too hot for Alabama

A rat and an aardvark got married in a cartoon and that's too hot to handle for the children of Alabama. That's pretty much 2019 in a nutshell.
by Bob Collins

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Signs of the times: ‘Obscene’ teachers’ signs upset lawmakers

Signs of the times: ‘Obscene’ teachers’ signs upset lawmakers

Some members of the Minnesota Legislature and political allies had their feelings hurt by strident signs from teachers imploring them to get it together in the final days of a do-little legislative session.
by Bob Collins

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An editor pens a worthy tribute to her colleague

An editor pens a worthy tribute to her colleague

It takes a lot of nameless people to make a newspaper -- or any other news medium -- go.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 5/21/19

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

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NewsCut Flashback: How a victim of a civil war became a science giant

Dr. Huda Zogbi was telling me her amazing story at the start of the hour, when I had to stop and turn to the other two guests and say, 'you two talk among yourselves. I'm going to be talking to her for awhile.' They understood.
by Bob Collins

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Twenty years later, Columbine shooters claim another victim

The two Columbine High School shooters killed 12 students, including Austin Eubanks' best friend, and one teacher before they killed themselves or each other. On Saturday, they killed Eubanks.
by Bob Collins

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Hubbard County is coming for your hunting cabin

Hubbard County is zeroing in on the unusual arrangement in which hunting cabin leases on tax-forfeited land have been handed down from generation to generation in exchange for a $300 a year lease fee and a property tax payment. It's a sweet deal for a few people and the county board is beginning to wonder if it's fair.
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