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Report: Feds used anti-drone radar in Minneapolis

Report: Feds used anti-drone radar in Minneapolis

Minneapolis was a lab rat for a radar system to detect drones/quadcopters at last year's All Star Game, the New York Times has revealed today.
by Bob Collins

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With Amy Poehler’s help, Cambridge shakes off a blizzard

With Amy Poehler’s help, Cambridge shakes off a blizzard

A couple of things here. First, tuition at Harvard is $58,607 a year. Second -- and really, more important -- remember all that chatter about how East Coast cities don't know what to do in blizzards.
by Bob Collins

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Why don’t Americans believe what science tells them?

Why don’t Americans believe what science tells them?

We might dismiss the need for science on the basis that many kids won't become scientists. But, in fact, we need science so that we can grow up to understand the complex threats that face us.
by Bob Collins

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Hibbing’s most wanted: Burglar with bad taste in beer

Hibbing’s most wanted: Burglar with bad taste in beer

Do you know anyone who actually likes Keystone Beer? The Hibbing Police Department may want to talk to you.
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TX lawmaker requires Muslim visitors to renounce terrorism

TX lawmaker requires Muslim visitors to renounce terrorism

In Texas today, it's Muslim Capitol Day, an-every-other-year event whose sponsors call it 'an opportunity for community members to learn about the democratic political process and how to be an advocate for important issues.' They needn't call on Rep. Molly White.
by Bob Collins

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Sen. McCain to protesters: ‘…you low-life scum’

Sen. McCain to protesters: ‘…you low-life scum’

It was old-timers day at the Capitol in Washington today when Sen. John McCain's Armed Services Committee held a hearing to hear from three former secretaries of state: Henry Kissinger, George Schultz, and Madeline Albright.
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Time to make public transit free?

Time to make public transit free?

In the wake of our discussion downstream about Gov. Mark Dayton's plan for tax and fee increases to solve Minnesota's transportation ills, CityLab has a well-timed article today: Why can't public transit be free?
by Bob Collins

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Timberwolves deliver sweet shot to Kevin Love’s return

Timberwolves deliver sweet shot to Kevin Love’s return

You've got to give the Minnesota Timberwolves marketing team credit. In the face of a nearly unwatchable product, they're still plugging away trying to create something resembling excitement.
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In S.D., come for the hockey. Stay for the racism

In S.D., come for the hockey. Stay for the racism

Looking for the racists at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City? They're up in the luxury boxes.
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In Wisconsin, pro sports gets cash, education gets cut

Critics of soon-to-be-presidential-candidate Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin have certainly noticed the message he sent this week about what's important in his state: professional sports, specifically an NBA franchise.
by Bob Collins

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