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The secret society of St. Paul and soccer

The secret society of St. Paul and soccer

The secrecy with which Minnesota United has wandered the landscape looking for a soccer friend has been troubling right from the start. Now, the people in charge of the taxpayer-portion of a deal are climbing into bed and pulling the covers, MPR's Curtis Gilbert reports today.
by Bob Collins

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Emil the fox killed in Rochester

The Rochester City Council last night was supposed to debate whether a family could keep Emil, the domesticated fox. The debate is moot. Emil is dead.
by Bob Collins

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The ‘thoughts and prayers’ backlash

There have been so many "thoughts and prayers" extended after tragedies that the words no longer have any meaning, the New York Times' Mark Leibovich says in the Magazine's dive into politicians' (and others') attempts to get their name out there in the midst of tragedy.
by Bob Collins

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DFL chair slams Woodbury, home of DFL politicians

DFL Chair Ken Martin provided a little how-to in alienating an entire city with his reaction to Jason Lewis' announcement that he's entering the race for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, even though he lives in the 4th Congressional District. In this case, Woodbury.
by Bob Collins

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Poll: Dark days ahead for economy

Do people think the economy is on the rails to ruin because the economy is horrible or because presidential candidates need us to believe it's running off the rails?
by Bob Collins

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Remembering Dean Chance

Remembering Dean Chance

Nothing makes you feel older than when the baseball players of your childhood die.
by Bob Collins

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Should parking meters be installed on Grand?

The paper on the other side of the river is pushing for meters on Grand Ave., in St. Paul, over the objections of businesses on the street.
by Bob Collins

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Smashing pumpkins in Stillwater

Is there anything better than raising a giant pumpkin with a crane and then letting it drop to watch it smash to pieces?
by Bob Collins

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