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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for May 2009

Death in the name of life

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 31, 2009, 2:04 PM May 31, 2009
15

The abortion debate is back in a big way with today’s killing in Kansas City of Dr. George Tiller, a doctor who performed abortions. He was killed in — of all places — his church.

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Surveys and trivia

Talking ‘bee’

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2009, 2:46 PM May 29, 2009
9

Like the end of the Olympics, I am having spelling bee withdrawl withdrawal today. I am not yet ready to let go of the two astounding — if predictable — facts surrounding the annual spelling extravaganza. 1) We have far too many useless words in our language. Perhaps there should be a sunset provision whenever Read more →

What’s your American dream?

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2009, 12:17 PM May 29, 2009
1

Has the recession killed the American Dream for you?

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The nature of sports fandom

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2009, 9:33 AM May 29, 2009
2

Live-blogging Midmorning’s discussion of what we identify with sports teams… or not.

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Five at 8 – May 29, 2009

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2009, 7:18 AM May 29, 2009

How a Minnesota Supreme Court case is playing on the street, who’s in your cockpit, the Sweet Story of the Day, the cushiest ambassadorships, and the quest for a talking mouse.

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Why do we love sports?

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 28, 2009, 3:40 PM May 28, 2009
36

Is it us looking for a community? Or just a way for us to be lazy and dumb? Or something in between?

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Deferring retirement

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 28, 2009, 2:56 PM May 28, 2009

A survey says more than half of those in the ‘Threshold Generation’ are considering delaying retirement.

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Defamed?

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 28, 2009, 1:11 PM May 28, 2009
1

A Rochester man is suing a TV station for reporting what he now admits was a lie.

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The Saberi tapes

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 28, 2009, 12:37 PM May 28, 2009
3

Roxana Saberi’s first in-depth interview since being released from a prison in Iran.

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100 days, 100 projects

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 28, 2009, 12:07 PM May 28, 2009

A report from VP Joe Biden may not do much to calm the debate over whether the stimulus money is always money well spent.

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The battle for Target

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 28, 2009, 11:04 AM May 28, 2009

William Ackman is not walking away from his role as a thorn in the side of the Minneapolis-based company.

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Five at 8: May 28, 2009

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 28, 2009, 7:51 AM May 28, 2009
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Who needs a hug? Sonia and the Second Amendment, Fiddling Around America, the sound that shapes make, and do athletics get a break over the arts in Minnesota schools?

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Gun background checks increase

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 27, 2009, 4:04 PM May 27, 2009

Minnesota’s increase is higher than the national average.

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Soaring gas prices

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 27, 2009, 2:35 PM May 27, 2009
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A year ago, Minnesota — what with its blend of ethanol and all — had the lowest prices in the nation. This year, however, the Upper Midwest is among the higher-priced regions.

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The spelling bee

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 27, 2009, 12:29 PM May 27, 2009

How serious is the spelling bee? One sportswriter is handicapping the competition.

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