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Spit-takes and statistics in the news

Spit-takes and statistics in the news

Three statistical stories today that will make you spit out your beer.
by Bob Collins

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Making Mpls. safer for cyclists, pugnacious caucuses, and the city of hockey (5×8 – 2/5/14)

Making Mpls. safer for cyclists, pugnacious caucuses, and the city of hockey (5×8 – 2/5/14)

The disaster waiting to happen on Franklin Avenue happened, why aren’t there more fights at caucuses, Warroad’s olympians, can diversity be funny, and bright lights and big dreams for a 14 year old.
by Bob Collins

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The Arrowhead 135 in his own words

The Arrowhead 135 in his own words

Even a week later we still wonder why on earth people would want to bike (or hike or ski) 135 miles across northern Minnesota in the dead of winter.
by Bob Collins

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When it comes to health, we are the Disunited States

When it comes to health, we are the Disunited States

Especially considering last week's MPR story showing 'structural racism' as one reason for health disparities within Minnesota, this is a particular stunning map from Measure for America, the group that documents its 'human development index.'
by Bob Collins

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