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Zoo levels criticism in wake of otter-iPhone battle

Zoo levels criticism in wake of otter-iPhone battle

There's some pushback against the video of an otter in Fargo destroying an iPhone encased in an OtterBox protective case.
by Bob Collins

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Was the killing of bin Laden a lie?

Was the killing of bin Laden a lie?

Journalist Seymour Hersch is leveling charges that the American story of the killing of Osama bin Laden is full of lies.
by Bob Collins

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Oakdale from space

International Space Station astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti came through for us in a big way today, snapping a photograph of the Twin Cities, while tweeting a shout out to its suburbs -- well, one suburb anyway.
by Bob Collins

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Faribault newspaper editor calls out her city

You have to have thick skin and some real guts to be a newspaper editor in a smaller community. Jaci Smith, the managing editor of the Faribault Daily News, has both.
by Bob Collins

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Wisconsin to state parks: ‘You’re on your own’

There was quite a display of the night-and-day difference between Wisconsin and Minnesota up north today.
by Bob Collins

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In defense of dads

In defense of dads

Just in time for Mother's Day, writer Chad Prevost is doing his part for dads. Prevost is a stay-at-home dad who, like many fathers, didn't notice how poorly fathers are portrayed in pop culture until he became one.
by Bob Collins

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Football teams honor military members — for a price

Football teams honor military members — for a price

The Defense Department pays NFL teams to honor service members on game day. The Vikings have pulled in more than $600,000. How patriotic is that?
by Bob Collins

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MN Senate, dogs, show us the path to civil politics

NPR has latched onto the biggest Minnesota controversy of the legislative session so far -- eye contact.
by Bob Collins

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