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Survey: Cyclists no better — or worse — than drivers

The ongoing feud between drivers and bicyclists (which exists almost as if one is never the other) often ends up as little more than the ceremonial hurling of allegations that the "other" is pretty bad at their mode of transportation. Are drivers worse than bicyclists or are bicyclists worse than drivers when it comes to obeying the laws of the road? Neither.
by Bob Collins

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Mpls. hailed as model for ending parking requirement

Minneapolis is getting big points from Vox for its decision to end the requirement that off-street parking spaces be built for each unit in an apartment building.
by Bob Collins

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Banned photographer defends taking pictures at swimming pool

The photographer in Fargo who was banned from the city's swimming pools for taking pictures of people without their knowledge says the publicity has ruined his life. Kirk Ludwig also says he's "pretty sure" he's going to lose his job.
by Bob Collins

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A B-52 lands in Wisconsin

A B-52 lands in Wisconsin

The huge AirVenture aviation fly-in in Oshkosh doesn't officially start until Monday but thousands of airplanes have already started arriving. About every type of airplane ever flown has landed at the Wisconsin airport, which becomes the busiest airport in the world for a week every summer. The gigantic B-52 Stratocruiser has never been one of them.
by Bob Collins

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Open mic

Well, now, that was a week, eh? What didn't we talk about -- either here or on the radio -- that we should have?
by Bob Collins

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Brit government takes aim at future of the BBC

Times have changed and people no longer are as restricted about the information they're able to receive. The minister is questioning whether the BBC still needs to be a global service.
by Bob Collins

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Northfield’s blue barn becomes a Culver’s landmark

Northfield’s blue barn becomes a Culver’s landmark

The barn once featured an advertisement for Sugardale wieners but that's been wiped from the landscape in favor of the ad for Culver's. Or is it a genuine article of gratitude? Or both?
by Bob Collins

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