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‘Doubling down, tripling down, and what KSTP is doing’

‘Doubling down, tripling down, and what KSTP is doing’

Add the Columbia Journalism Review to journalism sources having a hard time fathoming what KSTP was thinking in its 'Pointergate' story.
by Bob Collins

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Adrian Peterson’s contrition

When the soon-to-be-former Minnesota Vikings running back was suspended by the NFL for the rest of the season, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said part of the reason was that Peterson didn't appear to be contrite for beating his son. Now, he's contrite.
by Bob Collins

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And now, area code-gate?

The New York Times’ Public Editor — the Times’ version of an ombudsman — has joined in the criticism of her newspaper over the assertion that Minnesotans have a near love affair with grape salad at Thanksgiving. “After Lefse ended up chosen for North Dakota and Wild Rice for Wisconsin, The Times had to look…
by Bob Collins

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Wanted: An Aerial Lift Bridge operator

Wanted: An Aerial Lift Bridge operator

If all go according to plan, I've got six months left to work in the news business. Why? Because a colleague let me know today that this job is open now.
by Bob Collins

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In hate speech from GOP leader, a question of values

In hate speech from GOP leader, a question of values

'Rural values' and 'traditional values' are fairly vague terms, which are often left to the rest of us -- city slickers -- to figure out what they define exactly. They often are intertwined with religion or faith. Whose religion and whose faith?
by Bob Collins

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How to lose a fortune without breaking a sweat

Former Shattuck St. Mary's hockey player Jack Johnson is tapped out, and mom and dad are to blame, the Columbus Dispatch newspaper says today.
by Bob Collins

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The NY snowstorm by quadcopter

The NY snowstorm by quadcopter

The unbelievable blizzard in western New York is perfect for capturing by quadcopter.
by Bob Collins

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Canadians step up in anthem snafu

Canadians step up in anthem snafu

O, Canada, you are too cool.
by Bob Collins

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A look at the real Bill Cosby

A look at the real Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby can't seem to stop revealing the real Bill Cosby.
by Bob Collins

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