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A win for big slurpies

A win for big slurpies

Non-New Yorkers probably want to know if this decision carries any legal weight with other cities and states interesting in regulating soft drinks to reduce what many consider to be a epidemic of obesity. It doesn't.
by Bob Collins

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Embracing winter: The Beargrease

Embracing winter: The Beargrease

The annual sled dog race is underway up north.
by Bob Collins

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The treasures from airport security

Someday, there'll be a fascinating study on the psychology of people who try to get stuff past airport security.
by Bob Collins

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Water politics

Water politics

Where you think bottled spring water comes from may not be close to where it really comes from.
by Bob Collins

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The end of Daniel’s journey (5×8 – 3/11/13)

The end of Daniel’s journey (5×8 – 3/11/13)

Minnesota to Key West, why do people keep building in flood zones, more money for Minnesota elected officials, the people who dump their trash wherever they want, and how letters from strangers saved a kid's life.
by Bob Collins

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Mary and Bob (audio) – 3/8/13

Gov. Dayton drops the business tax plan, the economy picks up more steam, Republicans find it's hard to endorse same-sex marriage, South Dakota teacher can pack heat, but Norway teachers can't make their students drink blood.
by Bob Collins

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Who roots for the sea?

Who roots for the sea?

It's funny how the news can take you back to being 8 years old again.
by Bob Collins

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The value of public humiliation

The value of public humiliation

Maybe Pinkey Carr is onto something.
by Bob Collins

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The form of government

The form of government

There's nothing quite so patriotic -- occasionally entertaining, and, yes, sometimes loathsome -- than the few minutes elected officials on municipal committees give to citizens to says whatever they want to say in the time allotted at the open forum portion of meetings. In Fergus Falls, you'll be needing one of these now.
by Bob Collins

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Giffords a true profile in courage

Giffords a true profile in courage

It's hard to argue with the selection of this year's winner of the JFK Library's Profile of Courage Award.
by Bob Collins

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