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If the temperature never got above zero

If the temperature never got above zero

Yes, it’s been a bitterly cold winter no matter where you are in Minnesota. Here’s a map.
by Bob Collins

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The new bullying in school: Teachers with cameras

The new bullying in school: Teachers with cameras

In Michigan, a teacher filmed a child stuck in a chair for 10 minutes while she waited for a "maintenance worker" to get him out.
by Bob Collins

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Longing for the suburbs (5×8 – 2/27/14)

Longing for the suburbs (5×8 – 2/27/14)

Can people discuss the suburbs and cities without fighting, the great Minnesota fish scandal unfolds, in defense of Marilyn Hagerty, it's not called 'the working people's stadium,' and a benefit for Joe in Mankato
by Bob Collins

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In same-sex marriage case, Scalia turned out to be prescient

Justice Antonin Scalia turned out to be right when he predicted in the court’s decision striking down the federal government’s Defense of Marriage Act that it would lead to judges striking down state bans on same-sex marriage.
by Bob Collins

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When Air Force One visits

When Air Force One visits

What do other airliners do when Air Force One is in the area? They go around in circles over Eau Claire and Redwood Falls.
by Bob Collins

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The snow swimmers of Duluth

The snow swimmers of Duluth

Swimming in the snow?
by Bob Collins

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Metric is Minnesota’s favorite band? Really?

Metric is Minnesota’s favorite band? Really?

Minnesota is a local music state, dude. We reject your uncool mapping.
by Bob Collins

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The fortune in the backyard

The fortune in the backyard

A Nevada couple found $10 million worth of gold coins buried in their backyard. It’s the biggest haul of gold coins ever.
by Bob Collins

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Secrets of the Vatican, the great mailbox standoff, and the new Skymiles (5×8 – 2/26/14)

Secrets of the Vatican, the great mailbox standoff, and the new Skymiles (5×8 – 2/26/14)

Frontline ‘kneecaps’ the Vatican, it’s clear-your-mailbox season but what if you can’t, Delta scraps the old frequent flier program, where are the women in media, and recovering from the Arrowhead 135.
by Bob Collins

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