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Compared to much of the country, the times are good in Minnesota

Compared to much of the country, the times are good in Minnesota

It's often difficult for those of us in Minnesota to see just how tough the economy is in the United States. This map, released today by the Census Bureau, shows why.
by Bob Collins

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Missing girls case tests role of journalists in crime investigation

Star Tribune blogger Michael Brodkorb, who has publicized the case of two missing Lakeville girls over the last few years, has written a stunning post today explaining why he, a political insider, was so interested in the whereabouts of Samantha and Gianna Rucki, who were found two weeks ago, nearly three years after running away following a custody battle between their parents. In his post, Brodkorb raises ethical questions about a Twin Cities television station, which conducted an interview with the missing children a month after they disappeared.
by Bob Collins

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The yule log: whisky edition

The cultural phenomenon known as the 'yule log' -- the video of a fire burning endlessly for those who don't have a fireplace yet long for the romance of a warm blaze, has been updated.
by Bob Collins

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The hands of Kenyon

The hands of Kenyon

In Kenyon, Minn., when a cop says 'show me your hands,' he wants to hear a story.
by Bob Collins

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Ryan previews life under GOP rule

This afternoon, we're going to get some specifics on the what the United States will look like under Republican rule. House Speaker Paul Ryan, seeking to put some definition to the choice in the upcoming elections, will outline his vision in his first major policy speech since taking the job.
by Bob Collins

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Increasingly, Minnesotans saying ‘I don’t’

Minnesota is about to reach the point where fewer than half of the state is married. So what?
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: San Bernardino

1,000 Words: San Bernardino

I'm fresh out of words for mass murder and yet a blog about the news should say something about the news of the day. So here's a picture.
by Bob Collins

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Can’t find a house to buy? Blame Boomers

Two-thirds of all home equity is owned by 55 and older, with a total value of about $8 trillion. They're not giving it up.
by Bob Collins

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Vandals of car dealership catch a break

In mid-October, someone vandalized cars at a Subaru dealership in Sioux Falls. Neither of the families of the boys responsible could afford the restitution. So the dealer went in a different direction.
by Bob Collins

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When AIDS was funny

We all have those times in our lives when we recall a moment in our past and shake our head over our stupidity. If we're lucky, we don't have many of them. But we all have them. Collectively, the nation's AIDS epidemic is one of them. It wasn't that long ago when our ignorance, fear, and lack of compassion conspired to condemn thousands of people.
by Bob Collins

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