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Embracing winter: Weather Zen

Embracing winter: Weather Zen

When the temperature rises above freezing -- as when it hit 36 in the Twin Cities today -- there's a show that seems choreographed by Mother Nature herself.
by Bob Collins

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December sky

December sky

North Korea successfully fired a rocket today, raising the possibility of a long-range missile that destabilizes a barely-stable area of the world.
by Bob Collins

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When the Pope tweets

When the Pope tweets

The pontiff has a way to go to catch up to Lady Gaga.
by Bob Collins

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Social media, the media, and racism

What should a media person do when confronted with an audience member's opinion he/she sees as racist?
by Bob Collins

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When rape victims fight back (5×8 – 12/12/12)

When rape victims fight back (5×8 – 12/12/12)

When you can't muzzle technology, protesting straight weddings, the bell-ringing marathon, dreaming of a blacktop Christmas, and how do we keep Kevin Love happy?
by Bob Collins

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Five acts that should be in the R&R Hall of Fame

Five acts that should be in the R&R Hall of Fame

Who's not in? Plenty of people more talented and meaningful than a few of the musicians who are.
by Bob Collins

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Rubber duckies in the news

Rubber duckies in the news

From our 'here's something you don't see every day' file.
by Bob Collins

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Amazon caves. A little

A story out of Massachusetts may be the crack in the dam for collection of Internet sales tax receipts.
by Bob Collins

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A December surprise

That giant sucking sound this morning was an asteroid 'just missing' Earth. Or not.
by Bob Collins

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Politics and snow removal

Politics and snow removal

In Minnesota, it often doesn't really matter what a politician does, as long as the roads get plowed in the winter and the potholes get fixed in the spring.
by Bob Collins

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