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A Marine and his dog

A Marine and his dog

Ross Gundlach didn't have to bother with the hearing in Des Moines on his request to adopt a dog.
by Bob Collins

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News blackout in Saint Paul

Sometimes we forget that the simplicity of basic -- somewhat outdated -- methods of communication are still pretty important.
by Bob Collins

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Who remembers Watergate?

Who remembers Watergate?

If the scandals -- real or imagined -- this week have done nothing else, they've properly set up the summer of 2013 as a time to observe the 40th anniversary of the Watergate hearings
by Bob Collins

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Runup in gas prices exceeds price impact of ’73 oil embargo

Runup in gas prices exceeds price impact of ’73 oil embargo

There was another big jump in gasoline prices overnight in Minnesota when gas stations raised the price of gasoline by another 20 cents a gallon, to $4.39 at most major outlets.
by Bob Collins

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Threat to soldiers: lenders (5×8 – 5/17/13)

Threat to soldiers: lenders (5×8 – 5/17/13)

The loan racket, race and mass shootings, sharing the road, a welcome home, and haircuts for hugs.
by Bob Collins

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Mary and Bob (5/16/13)

Using smokers to pay for a stadium for the Vikings, forget an increasing in the minimum wage, another head rolls in the IRS scandal, the twisters in Texas, and the mother who wouldn't let a man abduct her daughter.
by Bob Collins

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Bad 2011 tobacco deal leads to 2013 stadium deal

The Dayton administration released its heretofore secret plan to fix its botched Vikings stadium funding scheme today.
by Bob Collins

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Colbert v. Wisconsin

Any joke goes over better if you include Wisconsin in it somewhere. Or Congress.
by Bob Collins

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Tales from off the road

Tales from off the road

Sorry, big oil. This might stick.
by Bob Collins

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Can time pass history by? (5×8 – 5/16/13)

Can time pass history by? (5×8 – 5/16/13)

History is a young person's game, the gas price game, the Texas tornadoes, the poop detectives, and opening day for the Saints.
by Bob Collins

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