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January 10, 2019 4:15 AM

Sprawl of roadside memorials vex cities

It's unlikely we're going to find out who the grumps are in Richfield who complained about the memorials at a bench built to honor a man who was killed in 2017. But from the sound of KARE 11's report, there are plenty of them.

by Bob Collins

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January 10, 2019 3:20 AM

North Dakota considers lifting a Sunday ban

There was a time, whippersnappers, when we couldn't go shopping on Sunday in these parts. The churches ruled retail, at least on that day. Basically, we were then what North Dakota is now.

by Bob Collins

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January 10, 2019 2:45 AM

Love on the chairlift

A growing trend on the slopes makes so much sense, it's surprising nobody thought of it before: chairlift speed dating.

by Bob Collins

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January 10, 2019 1:10 AM

In face of abuse by parents, refs give up

Given the grief that parents at youth games give officials on behalf of their little charges, why would anyone want to be a referee or umpire anymore? In Wisconsin, as elsewhere, they don't.

by Bob Collins

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January 10, 2019 12:00 AM

What’s on MPR News -1/10/19

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.

by Bob Collins

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January 9, 2019 9:11 AM

Who’s spreading hoaxes? It’s probably your grandparents

The latest research dive into internet hoaxes, politics and fake news will -- sadly -- not surprise you. Your grandparents are really bad at telling the difference between fact and fiction on Facebook.

by Paul Tosto

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January 9, 2019 5:49 AM

Raising families? Survey says Minnesota’s No. 1 in the nation

Minnesota tops another state-ranking list, this time looking at which state is best to raise a family.

by Matt Mikus

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January 9, 2019 3:06 AM

Sometimes, the stolen baby Jesus is returned

Baby Jesus stealing stories don't often come with happy endings. But this one does.

by Paul Tosto

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January 7, 2019 6:52 AM

Live ball era at Target Field? No, it’s the live wall era.

Baseball hates change. Things get changed, players perform differently. The change gets blamed, for better or worse. That's where we're headed in this year's Minnesota Twins baseball season.

by Paul Tosto