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Politics

Politics · Sports

Some Canadians are outraged by anthem change, but can’t agree why

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 13, 2016, 1:40 PM Jul 13, 2016
7

Plenty of people were upset that a Canadian group changed the words to the country’s National Anthem before last night’s baseball All Star game. But there seems to be disagreement about why. Read more →

Crime and Justice · Politics

At memorial service, Obama gives nation a stern lecture it needed to hear

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 12, 2016, 2:30 PM Jul 12, 2016
25

In a speech that was emotional and inspired as any consoler-in-chief has given, Obama chided the nation for refusing to recognize the things ‘we know to be true’ and being unable to talk about our differences in a productive way — preferring instead to choose sides. Read more →

Arts & Culture · Politics

Couple writes anti-Trump book, loses job

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 7, 2016, 2:31 PM Jul 7, 2016
9

From the sound of things, writers Brad and Amy Herzog had a pretty good thing going for nearly two decades, traveling the country and writing a blog as spokespeople for the RV Industry Association. Then they wrote a book critical of Donald Trump. Read more →

Politics

Has a flag at half-staff lost its impact?

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 5, 2016, 6:51 AM Jul 5, 2016
7

Our correspondent in the western part of the state caused a mini-uproar in his community a few weeks ago when he suggested after Gov. Mark Dayton ordered flags at half staff in memory of those slaughtered in the Pulse nightclub attack that maybe we’ve taken this half-staff thing too far. Read more →

Politics

LWV takes a harder line on political debates

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 1, 2016, 11:13 AM Jul 1, 2016
9

From now on, if a candidate doesn’t show up for a political debate, the debate will go on without him/her. Read more →

Politics · Sports

New battleground for the minimum wage fight: baseball

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 30, 2016, 10:56 AM Jun 30, 2016
62

Perhaps it figures that when a Republican and Democrat finally get together on bipartisan legislation in Congress, it intends to enrich fat cats and stiff people trying to make a living.
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Politics

On privacy issues, Franken and Klobuchar couldn’t be more different

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 24, 2016, 8:05 AM Jun 24, 2016
20

If you ever wanted to assess the difference between DFL senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, this week’s vote to allow authorities to access phone logs, email records, cell-site data used to pinpoint locations, and your browser’s history without a warrant is a good place to start.
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Politics

Mpls coffee shop’s anti-Trump post heaps grief on Florida shop

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 23, 2016, 9:07 AM Jun 23, 2016
12

Hey, thanks a lot, Urban Bean; You’re making life miserable for a coffee shop in Florida. Read more →

Politics

Wis. lawmaker wants liability penalties for businesses banning guns

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 23, 2016, 8:23 AM Jun 23, 2016
49

Rep. Bob Gannon, R-Slinger, is proposing legislation that would triple the damages for any shootings that occur at a business where guns are banned. Read more →

Crime and Justice · Politics

Nothing scares people in power like a camera

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 23, 2016, 7:16 AM Jun 23, 2016
35

From the U.S. Capitol to a courtroom in Carver County, authorities are dead set against letting you see what goes on inside. Read more →

Politics

Rep. Ellison’s mom orders him to join anti-gun sit-in

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 22, 2016, 2:55 PM Jun 22, 2016
59

Sure, you’re one of only 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, but when your mother calls and tells you to do something, you do it. Read more →

Politics

Wisconsin city takes aim at cul-de-sacs

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 21, 2016, 6:57 AM Jun 21, 2016
32

In Fitchburg, Wis., Mayor Steve Arnold has proposed that his city ‘privatize’ cul-de-sacs and let the people who live on them pay for their upkeep, Wisconsin State Journal says. Read more →

Politics

Columbia Heights bests Woodbury for All America City designation

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 20, 2016, 3:27 PM Jun 20, 2016
11

That’s gotta hurt, eh, Woodbury? The city was shut out of the top 10 for the honor of All-America City for 2016, after becoming a finalist by finishing in the top 20.
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Politics

In Minnesota’s small towns, voting by mail takes root

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 17, 2016, 8:14 AM Jun 17, 2016
8

The idea that we all have to trudge to a particular spot on the planet to cast a vote in an election is a relic of yesteryear and turnout numbers suggest it’s an ineffective one. Read more →

Politics

Dakota County exit threatens transit vision

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 15, 2016, 7:13 AM Jun 15, 2016
68

Is it still possible to come up with a regional and professional transportation policy in the Twin Cities?
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