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What makes the Cubs and Cubs fans distinctive? Nothing. That all disappeared with a World Series victory. So it was up to a rat to bring that old vibe back to Wrigley Field last night and give the fans something new to cheer for.

by Bob Collins

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September 27, 2018 8:43 AM

Dress code changed because ‘girls ruin everything,’ athletic director says

Jared Hensley may have been unqualified for a career in theology, so he ended up as an athletic director at a Tennessee high school, which also appears to be on thin ice now.

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September 27, 2018 8:11 AM

An invitation for reporters to examine their ethics

Members of the journalism community probably won't take Christine Blasey Ford's clear invitation to examine how they report on the survivors of sexual assault.

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September 27, 2018 5:29 AM

Grace through the hospital doors

The chances are pretty good that just down the street from you right now, there is incredible drama taking place, none of which we can tell you about on the news. Joy, tragedy, people going above and beyond to help someone they may not have known a day or two ago, and grace -- so much grace.

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September 27, 2018 4:15 AM

After collision, Wisconsin driver takes owl for a ride

It flew into the grill of a car -- or the car flew into it, depending on your allegiances -- in southern Trempealeau County over the weekend and the driver didn't bother stopping, figuring it was dead. He planned to deal with the carcass in the light of the next morning if he had to. The owl, however, was still alive.

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September 27, 2018 3:12 AM

Suddenly, golf in Minnesota is popular again

Tiger Woods is back and so are the duffers playing courses in Minnesota, apparently. Coincidence? Probably. But it's indisputable that Woods did for golf in the '90s what President Truman did for the hat. When his career collapsed, so did a lot of golf courses.

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September 27, 2018 1:00 AM

What’s on MPR News – 9/27/18

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.

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September 26, 2018 9:24 AM

Can old people scare young people into voting?

According to a new poll, only 28 percent of young voters say they'll vote in midterm elections next month. Across all demographics, a little more than half say they'll vote, so young people are pretty much booting the chance to have significant influence on an election. Again.

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