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What’s it like to be fleeing war?

I'm fairly certain that this week, the New York Times has upped the standard for mainstream journalism in telling the story of three of the 60 million people who have fled their home because of war and persecution.
by Bob Collins

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Adnan Syed, focus of ‘Serial’ podcast, gets a big break

Adnan Syed, focus of ‘Serial’ podcast, gets a big break

Reopening the post-conviction proceedings is in the interest of justice, the judge said in today's order. He also granted Adnan Syed's motion to reopen the question of the reliability of cellphone data used to convict him.
by Bob Collins

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Fargo football team demands prayer at playoff game

Fargo football team demands prayer at playoff game

Shanley High School, a Catholic school in Fargo, has advanced to the North Dakota high school playoffs, and that's a problem for some people because the team wants to hold a prayer.
by Bob Collins

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Last wish granted: Man sees new Star Wars movie

Last wish granted: Man sees new Star Wars movie

Daniel Fleetwood, 32, of Spring Texas, is dying. He has cancer and he's in his last days. He was given 1-2 months to live in September. He's also a big Star Wars fan, but he's not likely to survive long enough to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens, when it opens in theaters on December 18.
by Bob Collins

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McDonald’s fight video: What would you have done?

McDonald’s fight video: What would you have done?

Perhaps you've seen the video a man on the way home from a curling match filmed at a McDonald's drive-thru on Stinson Boulevard in Minneapolis on Monday.
by Bob Collins

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Tribal leader sorry for Halloween blackface

Tribal leader sorry for Halloween blackface

Memo: If you're a leader in the fight against cultural appropriation, you might not want to go with blackface on Halloween.
by Bob Collins

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In nod to cancer, a professor says ‘goodbye’ to a beard

In nod to cancer, a professor says ‘goodbye’ to a beard

In the annals of Minnesota Public Radio, perhaps only Michael Barone has a beard more worthy of historical note than our former colleague Mark Heistad. He's had it since June 1975. He stopped shaving the day after he graduated from high school.
by Bob Collins

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Airport noise? Blame it on el Nino

Airport noise? Blame it on el Nino

The prevailing jet stream over the Midwest from the south and west has brought the unusual warmth in the last few weeks. Despite today's return to cooler weather, that trend is likely to continue for awhile. And that might be part of the reason for an increase in jet noise complaints recently -- the wind.
by Bob Collins

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St. Paul neighborhood to hold another Trick or Treat for stricken neighbor

St. Paul neighborhood to hold another Trick or Treat for stricken neighbor

By all accounts, Misty Leonida's son, Eli, 13, was looking forward to Halloween last weekend when he could help pass out candy and celebrate the day as family. He was going to trick-or-treat with his West Side St. Paul friends. Then he had a seizure and ended up in the hospital.
by Bob Collins

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