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Politician who became national joke apologizes

Politician who became national joke apologizes

Kirby Delauter, the Maryland politician who became a national joke earlier this week when he insisted that a local newspaper not use his name without authorization, has more than redeemed himself.
by Bob Collins

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For one teacher, the colder the better

For one teacher, the colder the better

Nick Ziegler has provided plenty of videos on YouTube experimenting with ways to take advantage of the cold. He calls it the Minnesota Cold Channel.
by Bob Collins

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Twin Cities lands major aviation fly-in

Twin Cities lands major aviation fly-in

Anoka County–Blaine Airport was selected as one of five airports to host a one-day "convention" of aviation enthusiasts.
by Bob Collins

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White Bear Lake HS apologizes for racist remark at game

Last month, a Cretin-Derham High School basketball player went to the free-throw line in a game against White Bear Lake High School when someone in the stands made 'racially motivated noises,' the Pioneer Press reports.
by Bob Collins

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Hot rod tradition proves too popular for Stillwater

Hot rod tradition proves too popular for Stillwater

Stillwater, Minn., which proudly lives in its past, is going to be a little less '50s and '60s to accommodate a lot more '10s.
by Bob Collins

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Comedy as an act of courage

Comedy as an act of courage

Comedy in the wake of tragedy presents a challenge to comedians.
by Bob Collins

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After killings, cartoonists take pen to paper

After killings, cartoonists take pen to paper

A day after the killings of journalists -- including many editorial cartoonists -- in Paris, many newspapers in the rest of the world are casting off the conventions of the editorial page to speak out.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: The united

1,000 Words: The united

Sometimes, the events that come from us being apart from one another, pull us together.
by Bob Collins

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The State of Mediocre Hockey shows some life

The State of Mediocre Hockey shows some life

With a few seasons as exceptions, the Minnesota Wild have been dull underachievers almost since the day they brought mediocre hockey back to Minnesota.
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We welcome our beer pong overlords

We welcome our beer pong overlords

Perhaps like us, you've been getting texts and tweets from colleagues who are in sunny Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics show, in which tomorrow's hyped gadgets are on display today. We're pretty sure this isn't overhyped.
by Bob Collins

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