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NCAA relents; allows student athlete to keep donations after being disowned

Every now and then, the NCAA shows a little common sense in its insistence that college 'student-athletes' not be tainted by money. Emily Scheck, is a cross-country runner at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. She's also gay.
by Bob Collins

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Artist’s dream of a gigantic horse comes true in South Dakota

Artist’s dream of a gigantic horse comes true in South Dakota

Wayne Porter's gigantic horse, made out of old railroad tie plates, has successfully (and expensively, we figure) been moved from his blacksmith shop to his sculpture field along I-90 in Montrose, S.D. That's a 130-mile trip.
by Bob Collins

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Good deeds go punished for man riding to help kids with cancer

Good deeds go punished for man riding to help kids with cancer

James Dobson, 32, set out to ride his recumbent bicycle from New Hampshire to San Diego on what he called his "Positive Vibes Tour." His goal? Raise money to help kids with cancer.
by Bob Collins

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In lame-duck period, Wisconsin Republicans make their move

The period between Election Day and the day new lawmakers take office is some of the most dangerous times for democracy. Wisconsin may prove that anew.
by Bob Collins

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NewsCut Flashback: Dog Mountain

NewsCut Flashback: Dog Mountain

The mug I'd chosen for the morning coffee today gave me today's NewsCut Flashback -- yeah, it's going to be a thing for the next few months. I picked it up at Dog Mountain a few years ago, a place created first by a man and his love for dogs (specifically: his black lab, Sally). His widow, Gwen, worked hard to keep the place open. But in 2013, she killed herself, too.
by Bob Collins

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In a Wisconsin town, a turkey heals a divided people

In a Wisconsin town, a turkey heals a divided people

In Ashwaubenon, Wis., a turkey named "Smoke" rules the roost. Smoke isn't like most turkeys in Wisconsin -- insert your own joke here -- because he's a loner. Also, he won't go away, the Washington Post says.
by Bob Collins

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When you lose everything, you’re on your own

When you lose everything, you’re on your own

From all accounts, it appears that there are people working for FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security who still cash government paychecks, which is a scandal waiting to happen in the wake of the deadly California wildfires that have burned entire cities to the ground leaving people homeless with nowhere to go.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 11/16/18

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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With refugees in shorter supply, Twin Cities charity eyes Canada

With refugees in shorter supply, Twin Cities charity eyes Canada

'Don't Cry, I'm Here' welcomes refugees to the area by giving the children culturally sensitive dolls, 'Buddy Bears', and/or teen gift bags upon their arrival. But fewer are arriving now so the group is expanding to a more welcoming nation.
by Bob Collins

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Kitten takes 80-mile ride under the hood

Maybe it's time we start checking under the hood before taking trips in the car. There might be a mouse in there. Or a cat. Or a beaver.
by Bob Collins

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