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Cursive handwriting? Who needs it?

Cursive handwriting? Who needs it?

When's the last time you used cursive writing?
by Bob Collins

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The best explanation of why you should care about net neutrality

The best explanation of why you should care about net neutrality

Sen. Al Franken has tried mightily to get the nation -- and the nation's politicians -- alarmed about the demise of net neutrality. For the most part, it's fallen on deaf ears because the nation doesn't really get technology and the politicians do get telecommunications money to influence public policy. The public has been nothing but sleepy in response.
by Bob Collins

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Living the good climate change life

Living the good climate change life

A report on climate change suggests that the Upper Midwest stands to benefit. For now.
by Bob Collins

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Dispatches from Planet Pup

Dispatches from Planet Pup

More evidence that among the great injustices on the planet is that dogs don’t live longer. In Cooperstown, North Dakota — about 100 miles northwest of Fargo — a three-year-old boy was found safe early this morning after disappearing six hours earlier from his farm. Bloodhounds, people on foot, and an airplane were brought in…
by Bob Collins

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Gooseberry Falls by air

Gooseberry Falls by air

Here it is, your moment of Minnesota Zen.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: The library

You have to love a town that loves its library.
by Bob Collins

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At commencement time, universities love their politicians

At commencement time, universities love their politicians

Maybe if we started ignoring the big-name speakers that universities pay to speak at commencements, the schools would start providing speakers who actually have a message to give to students setting out to make their mark on the world, and who aren't making a buck to deliver it. Instead, these choices are often part of the school's marketing scheme. Pay some money, get a big name, get some free advertising in the form of news coverage.
by Bob Collins

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It might cost less to fly from St. Cloud

Airline service to Chicago returns tomorrow to St. Cloud. The initial fares are more than competitive with the Twin Cities.
by Bob Collins

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