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What happened in North Mankato?

Yesterday, police went to a home in North Mankato to check on a resident there. Hours later, the person inside was dead and it's not at all clear --yet -- why.
by Bob Collins

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Forgetting the ’70s? (5×8 – 1/18/13)

Forgetting the ’70s? (5×8 – 1/18/13)

What does Peavey Plaza say to you, when you can't control information, a picture of Prince, that's one for the gun owner, and Dear Mr. President.
by Bob Collins

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Mary and Bob (audio) – 1/17/13

Unemployment drops in Minnesota, except for people still looking for work. Protecting the privacy of racist kids. Dear Abby and the high school guidance counselor. That's pretty much the gist of today's news conversation with Mary Lucia of The Current.
by Bob Collins

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The amazing flu

The amazing flu

It's almost hard to hate the flu when you realize the amazing things it does.
by Bob Collins

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Racism at Washburn

Someone hung a black doll from a noose, but officials won't say what discipline resulted.
by Bob Collins

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Is religion a marital deal-breaker?

Can a couple that has a different view of religion be happily married?
by Bob Collins

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The day Deadspin exposed journalists (5×8 – 1/17/13)

The day Deadspin exposed journalists (5×8 – 1/17/13)

The stench from South Bend, what's going on in the cockpit, Wisconsin judge orders man to stop having kids, the hero of the Oil Patch, and the irresistible desire to jump into a frozen lake.
by Bob Collins

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Mary and Bob (audio) – 1/16/13

Guns, hostages, and the singer who wants to go to prison as soon as her kid becomes a teenager. Who wouldn't?
by Bob Collins

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Vets of ‘Secret War’ take another shot at the Capitol

Another effort is underway in Minnesota to allow veterans of one of America's secret wars to be buried in state veterans cemeteries.
by Bob Collins

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The ships of Savage

The ships of Savage

You knew that Savage, Minnesota was a shipbuilding port during World War II, right? Me, neither.
by Bob Collins

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