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Aaron Rodgers takes a stand against Islamophobes

It must've been a big moment in the life of a football fan in Green Bay on Sunday during a moment of silence for the people killed in the attacks in Paris. He had the stadium to himself, the rest of the fans smart enough to respect the silence. 'Muslims suck!' he shouted.
by Bob Collins

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Opera sends a message to terrorists

The Metropolitan Opera stands up to evil the way the patrons of Rick's American Cafe did.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: la solidarité

1,000 Words: la solidarité

Undeterred by the warnings from officials that attacks in the city may not be over, the people of Paris lined up to donate blood to victims of Friday's terrorism.
by Bob Collins

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No, Facebook, there’s no blizzard heading for Minnesota

No, Facebook, there’s no blizzard heading for Minnesota

Stand down, Minnesota, there's no big snowstorm coming on Monday. And anyone who tells you otherwise is spending far too much time on Facebook.
by Bob Collins

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The lessons from the ice cream man

The lessons from the ice cream man

This film, though, is more than just the story of a man pursuing a dream. It's about the most important people in our lives who encourage us to chase our passion when all logic may say 'don't.'
by Bob Collins

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Are higher speed limits driving more Wisconsin crashes?

Several studies over the years, however, have said higher speed limits don't cause more crashes; they just inflate the severity of the ones that occur. So why are there more crashes in Wisconsin, the latest state to raise highway speed limits to 70?
by Bob Collins

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Would raising home electric rates save Iron Range jobs?

Minnesota Power has filed for a rate increase for residential customers because it wants to cut the rates for mining companies that are losing business to other parts of the globe.
by Bob Collins

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Trump’s campaign light begins to flicker

All it took for Howard Dean to be forced out of the race for president was a caucus-night scream. Those were good times for off-the-wall moments. It takes more to be considered 'unhinged' in Iowa now, but Donald Trump met the new standard last night. Easily.
by Bob Collins

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Future Timberwolves ownership may not be local

Future Timberwolves ownership may not be local

A report today says the Minnesota Timberwolves may soon end up in the hands of out-of-town owners.
by Bob Collins

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