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Funeral home’s new service: A drive-thru funeral

Paradise Funeral Chapel president Ivan Phillips says he came up with the idea after noting that elderly people have a difficult time getting into the funeral home.
by Bob Collins

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For younger generations, U.S. is rotting from within

Sometimes, you just have to stop and think about a sentence for a bit in order to realize just how bad things really are.
by Bob Collins

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A little piece of history dies forever in Woodbury

In a symbolic loss for the city, the owners of the last working farm prepare to auction pieces of it off.
by Bob Collins

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Backlash against bicycling is good for cyclists

Backlash against bicycling is good for cyclists

It's not much of a secret that next to city vs. suburb, bicyclists vs. drivers is a little steaming cauldron of hate when it comes to debates. Nothing can stir one side up like mentioning the other side. But here's something surprising: it means cycling is mainstream, The Atlantic's City Lab writes today.
by Bob Collins

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Vikings’ Peterson decision throws ball to Goodell

Vikings’ Peterson decision throws ball to Goodell

The league might simply be too tone deaf already to understand that most people understand what the Vikings are up to.
by Bob Collins

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Can you be searched in post-flight airport security?

Can you be searched in post-flight airport security?

If you've gone through airport security, gotten on your flight, and landed at your destination, can the Transit Security Administration (TSA) pull you aside for additional screening?
by Bob Collins

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A Kent State joke? It’s still too soon

A Kent State joke? It’s still too soon

In May 1970, members of the National Guard in Ohio fired a volley of 67 bullets and took just 13 seconds to kill four unarmed college students because they were protesting a war. Jeffrey Miller was standing in front of the soldiers and took a single bullet into the mouth. No joke.
by Bob Collins

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Psst! Hillary Clinton is running for president

Psst! Hillary Clinton is running for president

This is the time of year -- every four years or so -- when otherwise ethical journalists become willing participants in a presidential campaign's strategy.
by Bob Collins

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School board: No evidence cell tower will hurt kids

School board: No evidence cell tower will hurt kids

Some parents in the Stillwater area worry that a a cellphone tower at a junior high school will harm their kids.
by Bob Collins

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For some Vikes’ fans, Peterson charges are a joke

For some Vikes’ fans, Peterson charges are a joke

This Minnesota Vikings fan was doing the team proud while downing a few brews before yesterday's game and whacking people with a switch, apparently in support of Adrian Peterson.
by Bob Collins

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