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February 24, 2015 12:47 AM

Minimum wage tip cap returns to Capitol

Though it didn't come up much in last fall's campaign, the minimum wage issue is back at the Capitol in Saint Paul where a Republican lawmaker is carrying a restaurant-industry-written bill to trim the minimum wage increase for servers.

by Bob Collins

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February 23, 2015 1:57 PM

Frank Underwolf and the House of Bricks

Just four more days until Netflix uploads the third season of House of Cards, the Kevin Spacey series of political intrigue and lust for power. Here. Entertain yourself while you wait with the story of Frank Underwolf wanting to take over the white house of bricks.

by Bob Collins

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February 23, 2015 8:25 AM

The last days of Adrian Peterson

After a reported confrontation between Peterson's agent and a Vikings executive, it seems only a matter of time until the team and the star running back part ways.

by Bob Collins

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February 23, 2015 6:39 AM

Minneapolis as a future Detroit?

Over the last week, there has been plenty of debate over The Atlantic’s Miracle of Minneapolis story, which said “says “no other place mixes affordability, opportunity, and wealth so well.” That didn’t go over big with people who said the article glossed over the realities of people who have few opportunities, let alone wealth. Now,…

by Bob Collins

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February 23, 2015 4:57 AM

1,000 Words: Last salute for a dog

Judge, a K-9 in New Jersey, got a hero's farewell as he walked into the veterinary clinic last week where he was put down.

by Bob Collins

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February 23, 2015 3:16 AM

After 70 years, Iwo Jima flag debate still simmers

Today is the 70th anniversary of the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima. Chances are this isn't the picture that will accompany the stories on the anniversary today.

by Bob Collins

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February 23, 2015 2:22 AM

A rocky time for high school sports

It hasn't been the best week for the Minnesota State High School League, which is shoveling sand against the tide of ugliness in high school sports.

by Bob Collins

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February 23, 2015 1:55 AM

Dunkin’ delays entry in Duluth

Dunkin' Donuts is making a big push to re-enter the Minnesota market, but not in the Twin Cities.

by Bob Collins

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February 23, 2015 12:41 AM

‘KG Effect’ hits fans in the wallet

For most of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have hardly come close to providing a product that matches the money the team was charging for tickets, but the addition of Kevin Garnett has given them a good reason to charge more.

by Bob Collins