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Dayton to tackle U of M tailgating woes

We kept looking for clues in the Pioneer Press story that Gov. Mark Dayton was pulling a joke on reporter David Montgomery about one of his goals for the coming legislative session.
by Bob Collins

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Rose Parade to honor black woman kicked off float

Rose Parade to honor black woman kicked off float

If you need a little reminder that the country has made some progress in matters of race, pay attention to who's riding on the 'inspiring stories' float at the beginning of the Tournament of Roses parade tomorrow.
by Bob Collins

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Kick these words out of here!

Lake Superior State University in Michigan couldn't have been more perfect with its selection of words that should -- but won't be -- banned in 2015.
by Bob Collins

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‘Serial': Jay says mosque leader may be mystery caller

Jay Wilds, the somewhat mysterious man who blew the whistle on Adnan Syed in the murder case that spawned the podcast "Serial," has never heard the show.
by Bob Collins

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Is DNA on a gun enough to prove possession? Sometimes

Is DNA on a gun enough to prove possession? Sometimes

A decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals earlier this year on an unrelated case, adds more grist to the analysis mill of why Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman hasn't charged Navell Gordon with possession of a handgun by a felon.
by Bob Collins

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The Grammar Hall of Shame

Boy, if there's one thing that gets Public Radio types in a lather, it's the misuse of the English language.
by Bob Collins

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The heroes among us

There's plenty of depravity in the world, but the Duluth News Tribune today offers a timely reminder that there are still the Wayne Hoffmans among us.
by Bob Collins

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Northern Lights in St. Cloud

Northern Lights in St. Cloud

A below-zero night is a small price to pay for a good look at the Northern Lights, as was the case early this morning in St. Cloud.
by Bob Collins

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Why aren’t you on vacation?

The average American only gets about 10 days of paid vacation if they get vacation at all. For many, it's a use-it-or-lose-it proposition and as 2014 is in its final days, many are willing to lose the vacation time.
by Bob Collins

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Pointergate is back with a new participant, TV station says

Add Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman to the list of politicians embroiled in Pointergate, the KSTP story alleging Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges was flashing gang signs with a felon during a get-out-the-vote effort in North Minneapolis in October. KMSP is reporting Freeman has refused to charge the man — Navell Gordon — with being a…
by Bob Collins

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