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Group wants public universities to eliminate football chaplains

The Freedom From Religion Foundation this week called on 25 public universities -- including the University of Wisconsin -- to take a step toward disconnecting religion from the sport.
by Bob Collins

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Twin Cities on drone ‘close calls’ list

Twin Cities on drone ‘close calls’ list

Two Twin Cities airports are included in a rash of drone 'close calls' with aircraft, according to reports filed with the Federal Aviation Administration.
by Bob Collins

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Thieves steal car meant to help ALS victim

It shouldn't be that easy to hide a restored classic 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass, but at last report there's still no sign of the car, which was supposed to be raffled off to help the Caledonia, Minn., fire chief.
by Bob Collins

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Bad Lip Reading: The GOP Debate

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by Bob Collins

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Minnesota’s thin skin earns Washington Post scorn

A silly Washington Post ranking of counties gets the oh-so-serious Minnesota response.
by Bob Collins

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The extraordinary work of Ordinary Women

It's pretty unusual for a newspaper to write about people without identifying them, but that's what the Star Tribune did today, profiling a group of women helping out people having a tough go at life.
by Bob Collins

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Singing Donald Trump’s tweets

On ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' renowned singer and songwriter Josh Groban releases his 'highly anticipated' album 'Donald Trump Tweets.'
by Bob Collins

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Is the end of the 800 number at hand?

It's for old people, the Cranky Flier blog suggests today in wondering why it was news that Frontier Airlines is dropping its 800 number for reservations.
by Bob Collins

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Good karma can’t save Batman

Good karma can’t save Batman

Of course we know that life isn't fair, but sometimes its utter cruelty if tough to fathom. Lenny Robinson was a guy from Maryland who made a few bucks when he sold his cleaning business years ago so he decided to do something good with some of the money.
by Bob Collins

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