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A dad’s pep talk picks up the rest of us

A dad’s pep talk picks up the rest of us

Devon Still's NFL career is in jeopardy and his daughter has cancer. But his Instagram account is good for whatever ails you.
by Bob Collins

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When baseball — life — is perfect

When baseball — life — is perfect

For one night, the game was perfect. For one night, there was crying in baseball.
by Bob Collins

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Marilyn Hagerty delivers again

Marilyn Hagerty is a treasure in the Upper Midwest, and her review today of the chicken oriental salad at Applebee’s is another instant classic.
by Bob Collins

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Daily sweetness: The college kids

Daily sweetness: The college kids

A group of college kids rallied to keep a colleague, who was out of money, in school. In 24 hours, they raised enough money to keep their friend in college.
by Bob Collins

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Inside the Klobuchar rumor mill

Inside the Klobuchar rumor mill

Here we go, again: Sen. Amy Klobuchar's name is being mentioned as a possible attorney general now that Eric Holder is calling it quits.
by Bob Collins

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Is there a nice way to say ‘beheading’?

NPR has apparently been getting a lot of pushback on the subject with each subsequent execution -- beheading, if you will.
by Bob Collins

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Krulwich out at NPR

NPR's latest cost-cutting has taken out a public radio icon -- Robert Krulwich.
by Bob Collins

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The great grease caper in Rochester

The great grease caper in Rochester

The increase in biofuels is sparking an increase in theft of used grease at fast food joints and restaurants.
by Bob Collins

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Simmons furor reveals people still care about NFL

Simmons furor reveals people still care about NFL

The lingering furor over Bill Simmons' suspension confirms one other suspicion: A larger number of people who said they were done paying attention to the NFL are still paying attention.
by Bob Collins

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Insult added to injury for Green Line neighbors

When the Green Line light rail project started, businesses and property owners took a serious hit. Now they're being charged for 'improvements' to the road.
by Bob Collins

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