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January 14, 2015 7:20 AM

After death of two sons, a baseball umpire prepares for another season

People don't typically root for umpires, but an exception should be made for one because of today's beautifully written story about baseball umpire John Hirschbeck.

by Bob Collins

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January 14, 2015 4:24 AM

When the people prosecuted poetry, Al Bendich said ‘no’

If you didn't know history well, you might be tempted to think that as our country ages, the U.S. Constitution gets weaker, not stronger. The country has gotten comfortable with the notion that freedom can only be won with a gun. It's not quite true and the death of Al Bendich reminds us of that. More often that not, it comes from a lawyer who'll stand up to power.

by Bob Collins

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January 14, 2015 3:49 AM

Newspaper chain makes ice cleats mandatory

The corporate parent of the Mankato Free Press has ordered all reporters and photographers to wear ice cleats in winter weather, Jim Romenesko reports.

by Bob Collins

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January 14, 2015 2:38 AM

Study: 1 in 3 men OK raping if it’s not called rape

According to a study from the University of North Dakota, 31.7 percent of the men surveyed said they would force a woman to have sexual intercourse.

by Bob Collins

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January 14, 2015 1:19 AM

Charlie Hebdo cover pressing debate over whether to show it

The New York Times' top editor had a groundbreaking acknowledgement last week when his newspaper was criticized for not publishing cartoons from Charlie Hebdo after last week's attacks in Paris. Dean Baquet said, basically, there are other places to see the images; you don't need the New York Times.

by Bob Collins

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January 14, 2015 12:53 AM

St. Paul skyway businesses marking their territory (Updated)

The St. Paul skyway system is blooming with signs warning people to either keep moving or stay out altogether, depending on whatever factors they deem trespassing

by Bob Collins

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January 13, 2015 11:34 AM

In bid for more cash, U of M prez takes shot at 2-year schools

We get what University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler was trying to say today when he appeared to disrespect the students who attend community college.

by Bob Collins

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January 13, 2015 8:29 AM

When a president is on your flight

When President Jimmy Carter gets on an airline flight, he shakes everyone's hand on the flight.

by Bob Collins

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January 13, 2015 7:23 AM

Again with the ‘Hitler’ reference

America's politicians cannot legitimately be expected to solve serious problems facing the country until they can grasp a concept they should have by now: Nothing good comes from invoking Hitler in your messaging.

by Bob Collins