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KARE: Legal loophole shields negligent light-rail operator

Abdellatif El Maarouf blew through stop signals and slammed his westbound Green Line train into a car crossing the intersection at Eustis and University, killing the driver and badly injuring a passenger.
by Bob Collins

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When white Americans are the terrorists

Over the weekend, four people -- three men and a high schooler -- were arrested for plotting to bomb a Muslim community in New York. Good luck finding anything more than a passing mention on the news.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 1/24/19

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

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If you want to be a baseball player, you’ll have to work for free

If you want to be a baseball player, you’ll have to work for free

There are just 19 days before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, but Major League Baseball is already in mid-season form when it comes to trying to stiff players who aren't stars and are trying to make ends meet while pursuing a dream.
by Bob Collins

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Dylan reveals answer that’s blowing in the wind: it’s bad beer

Dylan reveals answer that’s blowing in the wind: it’s bad beer

We interrupt our blog posting to reveal that the Budweiser Super Bowl ad, which previously and traditionally focused on Clydesdales and puppies, is heavy on the Dylan this year.
by Bob Collins

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Bill Littlefield gave up public radio to teach in prison

His friend runs an education program at a medium security prison and for years tried to get Littlefield involved. But he resisted until he had time. And in retirement, he wanted to stretch his comfort zone; prison was outside his comfort zone.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota man has record for longest sled team

No more entries, please, we have a winner in the competition to see how many sleds sled dogs can pull. Ten. This is how folks in northern Minnesota survive winter.
by Bob Collins

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Mistaken bachelor party invitation provides a life lesson

Mistaken bachelor party invitation provides a life lesson

Here's an update on a story I passed along a week or so ago about a man in Arizona who mistakenly got an invite to a bachelor party weekend, skiing in Vermont, then asked if he could come anyway. It went pretty well.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 1/23/19

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
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Fans sue NFL over non-call in NFC championship

Fans sue NFL over non-call in NFC championship

The two conference championship games on Sunday proved anew that the NFL has the worst officiating in all of sports. The lamentations in the aftermath of the New Orleans – Los Angeles Rams game proves anew that the world has too many lawyers.
by Bob Collins

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