MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for May 2010

Miranda and the Times Square car bomb

Bob Collins May 4, 2010, 2:43 PM May 4, 2010

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Miranda rights are again at the center of an investigation into a criminal/terrorist act in the U.S.

The Independence Party candidates for governor

Bob Collins May 4, 2010, 11:03 AM May 4, 2010

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The Independence Party has played a critical role in the last three elections for governor of Minnesota.

Court: Blood-alcohol tests not an unreasonable search

Bob Collins May 4, 2010, 10:18 AM May 4, 2010

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The Minnesota Court of Appeals rejects a drunk driver’s claim.

A final look at Flight 1549

Bob Collins May 4, 2010, 10:00 AM May 4, 2010

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If the “miracle on the Hudson” hadn’t involved a miracle, what might we be saying today about US Airways flight 1549, which ditched in the Hudson River in January 2009?

Five by 8 – 5/4/10: What New York teaches us

Bob Collins May 4, 2010, 7:34 AM May 4, 2010

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Why can people still drive SUVs in Manhattan? Who owns the names of fallen soldiers? The U’s disinterest in tenure. TV is rotting your brain. Really.

Fresh Eye on the Radio: 5/3/10

Bob Collins May 3, 2010, 4:39 PM May 3, 2010

What’s amazing about the discovery of the car bomb in Times Square over the weekend is that someone in New York thought there was something unusual enough to call the cops.

Charging documents in shooting of police officer

Bob Collins May 3, 2010, 3:10 PM May 3, 2010

Here’s a copy of the charging document against Joshua Martin. Martin is charged in the killing of Maplewood police Sgt. Joseph Bergeron. Suffice it to say Martin tells a different story than witnesses. There is a suggestion, however, of what precipitated the shooting. Martin said Jason Jones, who was killed by police on Saturday afternoon, Read more →

The economy: Make up your mind

Bob Collins May 3, 2010, 1:41 PM May 3, 2010

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Two polls suggest widely different views on whether the economy is getting better.

Public financing of football stadiums: This is how they do it

Bob Collins May 3, 2010, 1:08 PM May 3, 2010

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A comparison of how NFL teams get taxpayers to pay for new stadiums.

The Vikings stadium bill

Bob Collins May 3, 2010, 9:18 AM May 3, 2010

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With time running out before the end of the legislative session, stadium proponents submit a plan for a publicly-financed football stadium.

Five by 8 – 5/3/10: When luck runs out

Bob Collins May 3, 2010, 7:03 AM May 3, 2010

Cops, bombers, and a senior prom.