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Is it time to pardon the Mankato 38?

A Mankato City Council members has started a petition calling for a presidential pardon for the 38 Dakota men who were hanged in the largest mass execution in U.S. history.
by Bob Collins

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Spring training providing a fading glimpse of baseball’s past

Spring training providing a fading glimpse of baseball’s past

Why, yes, thank you, we did have a great time last week overdosing on spring training baseball, squeezing in about five games in four days. We went in search of “old fashion” spring training, which was a lot like town ball in its informality and ability of fans to get close to the game and…
by Bob Collins

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Wanted: Professional playlist maker

The Internet killed the CD, brought back vinyl and led to huge layoffs in the music industry. But here's one profession it's created.
by Nate Minor

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In southern California, a hockey dream comes true

In southern California, a hockey dream comes true

The San Jose Sharks made a young fan very, very happy last night — and they didn’t even win their game against the Florida Panthers.
by Nate Minor

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In California, a hockey dream comes true

In California, a hockey dream comes true

The San Jose Sharks made a young fan very, very happy last night -- and they didn't even win their game against the Florida Panthers.
by Nate Minor

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When visiting Kurdistan, always bring a map

When visiting Kurdistan, always bring a map

It's with interest that I'm watching a series of videos one of the hikers, Onamia, Minn.-native Shane Bauer, is posting on The Daily Dish this week.
by Nate Minor

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Gone in search of spring

Gone in search of spring

I’m not writing NewsCut today, or for the rest of this week, as I am on assignment investigating the starting pitching of the Cleveland Indians. Back on Monday.
by Bob Collins

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Lynx out, Mayo in on team jerseys

Lynx out, Mayo in on team jerseys

The Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA today became the first team in Minnesota to wipe its name of its jerseys and sell the space to an advertiser, in this case the Mayo Clinic.
by Bob Collins

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