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February 11, 2015 7:27 AM

The art of the obituary: Evan Schumacher

Thanks to NewsCut reader Nick Pladson, we have yet another entry in our 'The Art of the Obituary' collection, in which people who write an obituary depart from the standard template, and give us a better glimpse of a life

by Bob Collins

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February 11, 2015 5:06 AM

MN Supreme Court: Warrantless search OK in DUI cases

Does having a state driver's license mean Minnesotans give their implied OK to a blood alcohol test if they're stopped on suspicion of DUI? The Minnesota Supreme Court says yes.

by Bob Collins

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February 11, 2015 4:17 AM

Give youth sports back to the kids

What would happen if we simply disbanded all organized youth sports and forced kids to entertain themselves?

by Bob Collins

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February 11, 2015 4:12 AM

Should names of unvaccinated be publicized?

Should there be a scarlet letter for parents who don't vaccinate their children?

by Bob Collins

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February 11, 2015 4:01 AM

Beliefs may not have been motive for N.C. killings

Now, it's the atheists' turn to be held accountable by some people for the actions of individuals.

by Bob Collins

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February 11, 2015 2:47 AM

Plow driver takes frustration out on a car

You've got to feel a little bit for the city snowplow driver in Manchester, New Hampshire. With six feet of snow falling in the last 30 days, you'd think people would have gotten the message that cars parked on the street hinder the ability to clear them. A few days ago, a snowplow driver took it out on one car.

by Bob Collins

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February 11, 2015 2:07 AM

Jon Stewart, mass kidnapping and short attention spans

Before he leaves "The Daily Show" for good, Jon Stewart could have a field day with the bead-clutching that's taking place in the hours since he announced he's leaving the program.

by Bob Collins

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February 11, 2015 12:50 AM

Governor wants a new plane

Gov. Mark Dayton is asking for $10 million to replace the state's two airplanes.

by Bob Collins

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February 10, 2015 7:35 AM

Timberwolves acquire a player worth rooting for

Adreian Payne has spent most of the season in the Developmental League, he probably won't be a big contributor to the Timberwolves, but he's the type of guy who should have a big following anyway. The name may not ring a bell, but his story might.

by Bob Collins