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Amid online threats, SXSW cancels online threats panel

South by Southwest, the incredibly popular festival in Austin, Texas, is canceling two panels, even though one of them really needs to be held.
by Bob Collins

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On Torii Hunter’s legacy

On Torii Hunter’s legacy

Torii Hunter has announced that he's retiring with plenty of baseball accomplishments to admire. But at least for his legacy, he made a fatal mistake. He answered a question honestly, and he talked about his religious beliefs.
by Bob Collins

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In dispute over deaf football player, Lions step up

The takeaway from today's Star Tribune story on a messy lawsuit between a youth sports league and the parents of a deaf player: The local Lions Club is the unsung hero of nearly every community around here.
by Bob Collins

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Study shows age discrimination likely worse for women

Contrary to what you may have heard, it's a bad time to be nearing retirement, at least if you're looking for work.
by Bob Collins

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Video: Gopher hoops warm-up routine from the ‘Flip era’

Of the many memories of Flip Saunders being shared in the aftermath of his death yesterday, here's a video classic from the '70s: The Gopher men's basketball team's entertaining pre-game drill.
by Bob Collins

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One dead cellphone from anarchy

How long would civil order last if there were actually a significant disaster in the U.S.?
by Bob Collins

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Sunday night is the new Monday morning

The Sunday night dread is partly the fault of worker-bees, trying to get a head start on the week. Part of it is the dawn of 'Internet time.'
by Bob Collins

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Is front-end interest a student loan rip-off?

We might suggest that the Star Tribune commentary on student loan debt perfectly shows why courses on personal finance might not be a bad idea in high school.
by Bob Collins

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MN high school honors opponent with mid-field tribute

MN high school honors opponent with mid-field tribute

There are worse ways to start a week than a little high school sportsmanship. Check out what the Renville County West football team found when it traveled to rival Cleveland, Minn.
by Bob Collins

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KG’s touching tribute to Flip

KG’s touching tribute to Flip

Kevin Garnett and Flip Saunders were joined at the hip in the NBA. This afternoon, KG posted this picture on his Facebook page with the caption “forever in my heart.” Update 7:11p Stephon Marbury’s tribute: My heart and all of my love goes out to Flip Saunders Family as your leader leaves this earth in…
by Bob Collins

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