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Two-word obit eased the pain of loss

We suppose there are worse ways to mourn than with a generous dose of laughter.
by Bob Collins

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Minnetonka committee ponders boozy boating

Over 75 9-1-1 calls were reported during the July 4th celebration on Lake Minnetonka.
by Bob Collins

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Guilt stars in latest General Mills ad

General Mills really brings the parental guilt with a release today of a video under the auspices of the Canada unit of its Nature Valley Granola brand that compares the memories of today's oldsters with the ones of young people.
by Bob Collins

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Standard equipment for driverless cars: A barf bag?

A University of Minnesota professor is among those considering what will happen when we cede control over the car to a robot. If actually steering the car is one cure for motion sickness, what happens when cars no longer need to be steered?
by Bob Collins

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Man dressed as banana is a portrait of war

Man dressed as banana is a portrait of war

With all the glorification of war that takes place during the nation's sporting events, maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea if a sports team around here pays homage to guy wearing a banana outfit while riding a Segway.
by Bob Collins

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Is the end near for the ATM?

Is the end near for the ATM?

U.S. Bank is asking for a better deal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport, where 35 million passengers a year are a "captive audience" but the bank still can't make money charging people for money.
by Bob Collins

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Pelican Rapids store promoted with Confederate flag

This time it's Erhard, Minn., south of Pelican Rapids, Minn., where someone thought a Confederate flag in the Fourth of July parade was the perfect way to promote the local NAPA auto parts store.
by Bob Collins

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‘Ripple’ around the world

You can't beat a song around the world to start a day. Playing for Change is a movement to connect the world through music. And why not? Nothing else seems to be working. The video released this week honors the Grateful Dead's final concert.
by Bob Collins

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Canadian smoke grounds airplanes in Twin Cities

Canadian smoke grounds airplanes in Twin Cities

It's not unusual for airports to report instrument flight conditions, in which it's legal to take off and land only if a flight is operated under instrumental flight rules. But it is unusual for the conditions to exist on an otherwise sunny day.
by Bob Collins

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