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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for September 2012

Fatherhood now an issue in DFL House race

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 5, 2012, 11:01 AM Sep 5, 2012
13

The quote of the day came early today, thanks to the Duluth News Tribune’s article on the Minnesota House of Representatives candidate whose daughter came forward to say he ‘abandoned her years ago.

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Five by 8

The organic debate in full bloom (5×8 – 9/5/12)

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 5, 2012, 7:32 AM Sep 5, 2012
6

Is there really a difference, Lambeau Field by horse-drawn carriage, a look at the iPhone 5, how North Carolina stole and lost businesses, and some math and grammar lessons.

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Are you better off than you were four years ago?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 4, 2012, 2:01 PM Sep 4, 2012
29

Here’s a scientifically valid checklist to help you analyze your life.

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Would you give up a World Series to protect a player’s future?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 4, 2012, 12:42 PM Sep 4, 2012
13

The Washington Nationals — a heretofore pathetic franchise if ever there was one — are about to give up their best shot at a championship, under the assumption that there’ll be more later.

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Court: Vehicular homicide conviction not affected by victim’s do-not-resuscitate order

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 4, 2012, 12:05 PM Sep 4, 2012
1

A drunk driver whose crash killed a 93-year-old woman on her way home from church in Saint Paul has failed in his claim that he didn’t kill her, her do-not-resuscitate order did.

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Court of Appeals: Computer ignorance in child porn case is no excuse

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 4, 2012, 11:15 AM Sep 4, 2012
2

A case from the Minnesota Court of Appeals today shows how technology is challenging the definitions of particular crimes.

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Five by 8

‘Media’ haters gotta hate (5×8 – 9/4/12)

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 4, 2012, 7:22 AM Sep 4, 2012
8

The Democrats’ turn, the Madeline Island brouhaha, the day laborers, turning sweaty Oil Patch workers into a four-year degree, and the last days of a State Fair summer.

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