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The amazing shot and the right thing to do

January 23, 2013 6:08 AM

The amazing shot and the right thing to do

A contestant in a halftime contest gets a new car even though he might've broken a rule.

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January 23, 2013 5:53 AM

No smoking at the Fair

The people who run the Minnesota State Fair will curtail smoking there.

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The car/plane delayed

January 23, 2013 5:09 AM

The car/plane delayed

It may be awhile before the car that flies is a reality.

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The Washburn incident (5×8 – 1/23/13)

January 23, 2013 1:32 AM

The Washburn incident (5×8 – 1/23/13)

Write the Washburn story as you see it, the return of Crashed Ice, escape from the cold, playing for Prince, and the world is one big dance.

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January 22, 2013 10:54 AM

Mary and Bob (audio) – 1/22/13

Gov. Dayton's budget, shootings in Texas, how people have changed their mind on immigration, and what kept Al Green from the inauguration.

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January 22, 2013 8:34 AM

The dog-rescue season

It remains one of the great benefits of cold waves: A reminder that people will go to great lengths on behalf of a dog. Even if the dog isn't all that keen on the idea.

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January 22, 2013 8:06 AM

It was 40 years ago today…

Forty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson died. And somewhat after that, we're guessing, so did any possibility news viewers will ever see anything like this again.

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And now, here to lip sync the National Anthem…

January 22, 2013 7:11 AM

And now, here to lip sync the National Anthem…

Question: At a time when fake things -- fake performances, fake girlfriends -- ends careers and images, how is it that lip syncing escapes scorn?

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January 22, 2013 6:50 AM

Ain’t too proud to beg

An Oregon man has been waiting a year for a kidney. Now he's begging by the side of the road.

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January 22, 2013 6:09 AM

Whatever happened to bullying?

Not having a news story to peg it to, bullying has faded into the recesses again. But it remains a significant problem, especially for the young.

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