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The man who married Santa’s daughter

Elmer Abbas has only been a mall Santa once -- 1998 at Maplewood Mall. That was the year that Chris Burd sat on his lap and probably didn't answer 'your daughter' when Santa asked what he wanted for Christmas.
by Bob Collins

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When deejays cross the line

When deejays cross the line

This should — but, sadly, probably won’t — serve as a wakeup call to all the insipid radio morning shows whose appeal is the outrageous stunts the morning teams do for the audience that craves them. Earlier this week, a radio station called the London hospital where Prince William’s wife was being treated for her…
by Bob Collins

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The man who adds names to Pearl Harbor dead (5×8 – 12/7/12)

The man who adds names to Pearl Harbor dead (5×8 – 12/7/12)

Ray Emory's day, the old Facebook comforter, two by two -- same sex marriage in Washington state, the birth and death map timewaster, and the giant sing-along at the State Fair.
by Bob Collins

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Farmer style

Farmer style

We have officially reached the point in America in which important concepts can only be explained Gangnam style.
by Bob Collins

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When high school sports gets it right

When high school sports gets it right

If you're the type to toss the sports section of the Star Tribune to the side, you probably missed a story that should've been on the front page.
by Bob Collins

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Coffee break

Coffee break

Every now and again on these pages, we consider the possibilities of cars that fly -- or planes that drive.
by Bob Collins

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The ‘lunatic’ vote

'Lunatic' is out, but 'idiot' is in.
by Bob Collins

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Death by photography (5×8 – 12/6/12)

Death by photography (5×8 – 12/6/12)

When to put the camera down, the bright lights of North Dakota, finances the gay way, the view from space, and forgiveness.
by Bob Collins

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