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Ahead in polls, Carson trailing in cartography campaign

Ahead in polls, Carson trailing in cartography campaign

In the category of politicians and cartography, Minnesotans are pretty well spoiled by Sen. Al Franken, who can draw a map of the United States freehand while speaking of each of the states. So we’ll allow ourselves to heartily chortle over the campaign staff of presidential candidate Ben Carson, which has created the great state…
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Show me your Truth in Taxation notice

Show me your Truth in Taxation notice

Counties are sending out Truth in Taxation notices, indicating the proposed property taxes for the coming year. Each year I invite people to put some hard numbers to the usual debate on taxes.
by Bob Collins

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Warm enough for ya?

Warm enough for ya?

It's about to turn colder, all the way to the 30s in the Twin Cities. That should be a relief from the delight of a warm November morning.
by Bob Collins

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A farewell tour for David Ortiz

A farewell tour for David Ortiz

There are cries of anguish in Boston this afternoon. David Ortiz has announced his retirement. He'll give up the game at the end of next season, FoxSports' Ken Rosenthal reports. That gives him a chance for a farewell tour.
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Rejection of 9/11 observance roils U of M Student Association

Rejection of 9/11 observance roils U of M Student Association

The University of Minnesota is in the national debate this afternoon because of a decision last week by the Minnesota Student Association to reject a resolution calling for a moment of recognition every 9/11.
by Bob Collins

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Attack ads already using Paris bombings

We have our first political ad using the Paris bombings. David Vitter, who is running for governor of Louisiana, unveiled this ad today.
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Marine who died alone to get proper funeral

Bill Aldridge, 80, wasn't homeless when he died a month ago. But he was alone. He had no family and nobody stepped forward to make any funeral arrangements.
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How to talk to your kids about Paris? Don’t

We've reached another predictable stage in the coverage of a terrorist attacks: the 'how to talk to your kids about Paris' articles are starting to populate the InterTubes. Here's an idea: Don't bother.
by Bob Collins

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