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‘Serial’ is back

‘Serial’ is back

The predictions that the This American Life spin-off would focus on the case of Bowe Bergdahl were correct. This year's podcast, the first episode of which was posted overnight, shifts from 'who did it' to 'why did he do it?'
by Bob Collins

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The new Vikings stadium in 104 seconds

Earthcam has been keeping an eye on the construction of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. Today, the company released the newest time-lapse video of it.
by Bob Collins

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Parent of gun-toting Fargo student wants principal fired over yearbook

Parent of gun-toting Fargo student wants principal fired over yearbook

They sure care about yearbook photos out in the Red River Valley where, not having to spend any time worrying about a nuke dropping any minute, they can concentrate on whether the school must constitutionally accept a yearbook feature no matter how silly it's going to look at the 40th reunion.
by Bob Collins

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Growing company perk: Paying student loans

It's like old times in some sections of the economy. Some companies are increasing benefits to attract and keep employees.
by Bob Collins

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A look back at the dance heard around the world

Among the sweetest stories we've relayed this year is that of Greta Perske, of Sartell, Minn., and the man who donated bone marrow to her when she was 15.
by Bob Collins

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Video: Austin High wins on ‘Hail Mary’ full-court shot

The Austin High School boys basketball team was down a bucket last night to Northfield High with 1.6 seconds left to go. Then Oman Oman got the ball.
by Bob Collins

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A nation divided, and coming apart at its seams

A nation divided, and coming apart at its seams

We were told this week that the Department of Homeland Security is going to soon announce a new terrorism warning system to replace the system that replaced the color-coded system. If it has any degree of accuracy, it will say that America is currently at Threat Level Stupid.
by Bob Collins

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Retirement ahead for another public radio pioneer

Retirement ahead for another public radio pioneer

She doesn't have the visibility in this neck of the woods as other public radio staples like Keillor or the Car Talk guys, but another pioneer of public radio -- Diane Rehm -- is about to call it quits.
by Bob Collins

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Ad advances ‘genuine’ depiction of same-sex parents

Allstate is the latest company to feature same-sex marriage and parenting as part of its advertising strategy.
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