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‘Ex-wife sale’ sign taken down in Fargo

The Fargo Forum says the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center complained about the sign which advertised chainsaws and duct tape in its ex-wife sale.
by Bob Collins

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Duluth kids likely to spend more ‘snow days’ in school

Is it too early to start debating whether schools should close during snow storms? No? Good, because Duluth schools could change the way winter operates around here. The Duluth News Tribune reports that administrators are considering a philosophical shift away from closing schools for the entire day when there’s a storm — they lost 8…
by Bob Collins

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Deleted FB post memorializing Hopkins man was misunderstanding

Earlier this week, Steven Bergknoff posted a link to a substance abuse fundraiser in memory of his brother on a Facebook page dedicated to memorials for Hopkins High School students who have died. “It was a long, almost 5-year battle that he had to fight,” Bergknoff said. The post was taken down by the site’s…
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The beauty of wildfires

The beauty of wildfires

We’re still getting fairly gorgeous sunrises and sunsets in Minnesota, thanks to the wildfires burning out West. What else can the fires provide? Thunderstorms, according to NASA’s earth observatory. In images provided this week, NASA notes that the heat of the wildfires creates Pyrocumulus clouds when conditions are right, which they are. Says NASA: Pyrocumulus…
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A little Green Line courtesy wouldn’t hurt

Don't be such selfish, ill-mannered transit riders, Green Liners. Let a family get off a train before you shove against them trying to get on.
by Bob Collins

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The case of the monkey selfie

The case of the monkey selfie

Some years ago, a monkey got ahold of David Slater’s camera and took one of the best selfies in the history of monkeys taking selfies. Who owns the copyright if the monkey took the picture? It’s shaping up as one of the most fascinating copyright debates in recent years. The monkey can’t own the copyright…
by Bob Collins

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When a hurricane comes

When a hurricane comes

With the the hurricane season underway and Hawaii now in the eye of the storm, we begin our season of asking, “how long could a typical American city last before anarchy sets in once daily conveniences are denied?” It appears that residents of Hawaii are most concerned about water and toilet paper, presumably in that…
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Minnesota Marine paddles off the war

Minnesota Marine paddles off the war

Joshua Ploetz, a Minnesota veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder, has completed his attempt to "paddle off the war" by canoeing down the Mississippi, chronicling his trip on a Facebook page.
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Kevin Love played his hand perfectly

Kevin Love played his hand perfectly

Love, having spurned Minnesota, now takes his place in the long line of vilified Minnesota athletes. But basketball is a business, and Love and his agent played their hand perfectly.
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