Tax cheating Bob Collins February 3, 2009, 3:30 PM Feb 3, 2009 12 The amount of money lost by tax cheating is almost half the size of the economic stimulus package. Read more →
The Greenwash Brigade Bob Collins February 3, 2009, 1:13 PM Feb 3, 2009 1 A group of ‘environmental professionals’ is monitoring the eco-friendly claims of corporations. Read more →
The space race Bob Collins February 3, 2009, 10:50 AM Feb 3, 2009 3 Iran has launched a satellite. Read more →
Should music reflect the national mood or entertain us? Bob Collins February 3, 2009, 8:11 AM Feb 3, 2009 8 What is the role of entertainment when the national mood is depressed? Read more →
Cellulosic ethanol gets a boost Bob Collins February 3, 2009, 7:20 AM Feb 3, 2009 7 A U of M study finds ethanol from plant fiber beats corn-based production hands down. But there’s little indication it’s getting much of a chance to prove it. Read more →
Whiskey plates revisited Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 4:31 PM Feb 2, 2009 22 Should police be able to stop a driver with ‘whiskey plates’ without cause? Read more →
Five bills worth visiting before they die Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 3:20 PM Feb 2, 2009 6 The most interesting bills at the Capitol are the ones that have little chance of passage this year. Read more →
Who’s bankrolling the recount? Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 2:01 PM Feb 2, 2009 5 Al Franken and Norm Coleman have filed reports detailing who’s contributing to their effort to win the U.S. Senate recount in Minnesota. Read more →
Turning to the tools Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 12:42 PM Feb 2, 2009 The Obama administration turns to its technological strengths to push the stimulus plan. Read more →
Job hunting Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 11:10 AM Feb 2, 2009 4 Tips for how to survive a layoff. Read more →
Weather The rodent has spoken Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 10:31 AM Feb 2, 2009 Northfield residents fight back against the whistlepig’s hold on the seasons. Read more →
Peanut butter widget Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 10:18 AM Feb 2, 2009 1 The FDA tries a new way of alerting people to the salmonella recall. Read more →
Context is everything Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 8:30 AM Feb 2, 2009 3 A report from the Commerce Department says Americans’ personal income is dropping, even as we save more of less of it. Read more →
Sully’s week Bob Collins February 2, 2009, 7:30 AM Feb 2, 2009 We’re done with Michael Phelps. You’re up next, Chesley Sullenberger. Read more →
What do you want me to do? Bob Collins February 1, 2009, 9:50 AM Feb 1, 2009 20 We’re stuck in ‘the economy is bad’ mode in the news business. We’re short of answers about what we’re supposed to do about it. Read more →