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The clowns of La Crosse

The clowns of La Crosse

At one time, La Crosse was the center of the clown universe.
by Bob Collins

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The towns that Minnesota passes by

The towns that Minnesota passes by

Audrey Kletscher Helbling post reminds us there are two Minnesotas: The one where times are good, and the ones where they very clearly aren't.
by Bob Collins

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How to apologize 101

How to apologize 101

Last night, actor Jonah Hill, who was caught on tape a few days ago using a homophobic slur against a photographer, provided a good lesson in how to top an unfurling public relations disaster: Own the disaster.
by Bob Collins

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Duluth to vote on new status for lynching memorial

Duluth to vote on new status for lynching memorial

If there's anything that can be called a slam-dunk decision, next week's vote by the Duluth City Council to declare a monument in the city a 'local landmark' is it. It's the only monument in the country that memorializes a lynching.
by Bob Collins

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The night D-Day failed

The night D-Day failed

This week marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, but for a Frederic, Wisconsin man -- Frederick is between Pine City, MN and Spooner, WI -- one of the more memorable moments in the invasion had its 70th anniversary in April.
by Bob Collins

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Support our troops… sometimes

Support our troops… sometimes

When the public debate turns to whether the U.S. military should reconsider its policy of leaving no soldier behind in war, you know the public debate over Bowe Bergdahl is fever fueled.
by Bob Collins

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The car’s obituary may be premature

A couple of headlines this week seem to be in conflict.
by Bob Collins

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Attempt to cash in on Gettysburg skull fails

Attempt to cash in on Gettysburg skull fails

A Pennsylvania auction company has decided not to sell the skull of a person found near a spot where a field hospital once stood on the Gettysburg battle site.
by Bob Collins

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Remembering an airshow pilot

Remembering an airshow pilot

Services have now been scheduled for Bill Cowden, the Delta Airlines pilot and airshow pilot who crashed at Stevens Point over the weekend during a maneuver.
by Bob Collins

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