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Does anybody need a kidney?

Does anybody need a kidney?

How a Facebook posting saved a life.
by Bob Collins

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Is a high school graduation in a Wisconsin church unconstitutional?

Is a high school graduation in a Wisconsin church unconstitutional?

The Supreme Court today released its orders for the week without any decision on whether to hear the Wisconsin case, after an appeals court ruled that Elmbrook School District's decision on where to hold its graduations violates the separation of church and state.
by Bob Collins

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The baseball religion (5×8 – 4/1/13)

The baseball religion (5×8 – 4/1/13)

Baseball's slipping grip on culture, commentary from the control tower, the woman who helped make today possible, beware of phony news, and flood fighting online.
by Bob Collins

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There’s a new Minnesota Twins music director (yes, that is a real job)

There’s a new Minnesota Twins music director (yes, that is a real job)

From MPR News editor Bill Wareham: The Minnesota Twins have changed musical directors, according to the Gimme Noise blog. A fellow named Dan Edwards, who’s been doing the job for a couple years, is being replaced by Tim Miller, who apparently performs the same duties for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fans erupted after a Orlando Hudson…
by David Cazares

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Open thread: NPR cancels Talk of the Nation

Open thread: NPR cancels Talk of the Nation

Recall when Bob Collins wrote about whether public radio can still take risks? In June of 2012, when we learned Car Talk was going to stop producing new shows, Bob said, “This has been an interesting time in public radio of late, and the next few years are going to test whether it’s capable of…
by David Cazares

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Study: Hockey is biggest cause of injuries to children

Study: Hockey is biggest cause of injuries to children

A lot was made in these parts of changes in youth hockey rules in the wake the paralysis of a star high school player a year ago. But a new study out of Canada suggests rules designed to protect kids aren't being enforced by officials.
by Bob Collins

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Picturing marriage

Picturing marriage

What's your picture of marriage look like?
by Bob Collins

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Running against time, and winning

Running against time, and winning

The European Veterans Association championships are now over. The event gives slightly-older athletes an opportunity to participate in competition.
by Bob Collins

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Apply online to be the new Tubby

Apply online to be the new Tubby

The job openings at the University of Minnesota have been updated. It presents a conundrum to any junior scientists who also know basketball.
by Bob Collins

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The best prom story you’ll read this year

The best prom story you’ll read this year

I see your 'what's the matter with kids today' and raise you one 'nothing.'
by Bob Collins

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