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Video: Truck ignores stopped school bus, misses kids

Video: Truck ignores stopped school bus, misses kids

What part of the 'stop for a school bus' law don’t some Minnesota drivers get? All of it, apparently.
by Bob Collins

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Court: No need to sell Mercedes to pay for stolen BMW

The Minnesota Court of Appeals today ruled that a man who stole a BMW from a Bloomington car dealer doesn't have to sell his Mercedes to pay restitution for his crime.
by Bob Collins

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New NPR boss stakes out network’s future

Jarl Mohn, the new CEO of NPR forced out a highly regarded senior editor whose vision helped push NPR into a world beyond radio.
by Bob Collins

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Mother of gay son responds to the hate

When Linda Robertson's son revealed to her that he was gay, she and her husband told their son 'he had to choose between Jesus and his sexuality. ' He did. And died.
by Bob Collins

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Why Marilyn Hagerty gets us

What makes Marilyn Hagerty of the Grand Forks Herald a Midwest treasure. Some hipsters don't get it.
by Bob Collins

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Because your kids aren’t good enough to play

The fall sports season is peaking and Bill Speros, who writes as 'The Obnoxious Boston Sports Fan' has heard enough of the one question every coach is hearing: 'Why isn’t my kid playing?' Your kid isn't good enough, he says.
by Bob Collins

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Parental ignorance spreading in wake of Ebola stories

Parents without a clue are calling the shots as the Ebola virus continues not spreading in the United States.
by Bob Collins

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Star Tribune to birds: ‘Drop dead’

Star Tribune to birds: ‘Drop dead’

A Star Tribune editorial is sure to get bird enthusiasts worked up.
by Bob Collins

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From the homeless shelter to college

From the homeless shelter to college

Here's another story with the occasional question I pose, for which there doesn't seem to be a clear answer. What is it that makes some people thrive, and others in the same situation fail?
by Bob Collins

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