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In spring, Minnesotans insist they can walk on water

There is no mandatory standard testing for science in Minnesota, and it shows around this time of the year when people insist on ice fishing despite warm temperatures, ignoring not only science, but warnings not to go ice fishing at this time of the year.
by Bob Collins

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Let the drought watch begin!

Let the drought watch begin!

I don't really have much reason to post this video other than to point out how utterly brown things are in Minnesota, and, apparently, how dry.
by Bob Collins

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Cow Pi

Cow Pi

Tired of hearing about Pi Day yet? We feel you. Here's some more.
by Bob Collins

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No sight is no problem for sled dog

No sight is no problem for sled dog

Look at this face. How can this not be your favorite in the Iditarod?
by Bob Collins

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UW Eau Claire feels wrath of budget cut

The university is the first institution to act to comply with Gov. Scott Walker's cut in higher education funding. It's not pretty.
by Bob Collins

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Receding snow reveals syringes, needles in La Crosse

In La Crosse, spring is a time when a young person's fancy turns to not stepping on all the needles and syringes on the sidewalks.
by Bob Collins

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It’s like watching ice melt in Superior

It’s like watching ice melt in Superior

Roger Hanson can return home to Big Lake now after months installing his art sculpture in Superior, Wisconsin.
by Bob Collins

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Researcher: Conservatives no happier than liberals

Researcher: Conservatives no happier than liberals

Up until today, social scientists have conceded that conservatives are generally a happier lot than liberals.
by Bob Collins

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Homeless vet gets military funeral in Saint Paul

Homeless vet gets military funeral in Saint Paul

You don't often hear funeral services start with a tribute to a news reporter, but, then again, mentally ill homeless people who freeze to death alone don't often get funerals.
by Bob Collins

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Author who documented old love, dies young

Author who documented old love, dies young

Regrettably, as is often the case in these instances, the online world couldn't pause the drivers vs. bicyclists debate long enough to mourn her passing.
by Bob Collins

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