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When we were brave and dreamed big

When we were brave and dreamed big

Tonight is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 orbit of the moon. No human had ever seen its dark side, and no human had ever seen an earthrise, as captured by the famous picture, which some credit with propelling the environmental movement.
by Bob Collins

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Party buses ruin Christmas light shows

A family that produces a Christmas light show on their Chaska cul-de-sac, is threatening to pull the plug unless party buses stay away.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 12/24/18

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

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Brexit dispute leads to inspired J.K. Rowling essay

Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain's Labour Party, said on Friday his party will press ahead for Brexit, Britain's go-it-alone separation from the European Union, if there's another referendum on exiting the Union.
by Bob Collins

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The NewsCut top 10: What we’ve got here is failure to communicate

The NewsCut top 10: What we’ve got here is failure to communicate

I'm taking a pass on a Top 10 list this year because I'm not that crazy about 9 of the top 10, reflective, perhaps, of my inability to get out more this year, due to declining health and the difficulty of keeping the blog updated when I'm not in a position to do so. Like it or not, page views are the coin of the realm for people who need to justify their existence as bloggers.
by Bob Collins

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The pigs of Edina

Look, people, how many times do we need to say it? If you're going to park your car and run into a store, crack the window so your pigs don't suffocate.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 12/21/18

Here are today's stories, topics, and guests on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota is losing its healthiness

Minnesota loves a chance to pat itself on the back and in the last few decades, the health ranking of states has given us every opportunity. In the ranking released earlier this month, Minnesota is in the top 10 again. But there's another side of the story: We're slipping from our once lofty perch.
by Bob Collins

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