Republicans voted for health care extension before they voted against it Bob Collins February 18, 2010, 8:55 PM Feb 18, 2010 8 Minnesota House Republicans do an ‘about face’ hours after they joined with Democrats to extend health care to low-income Minnesotans. Read more →
Scenes from a fire Bob Collins February 18, 2010, 5:56 PM Feb 18, 2010 5 Some restaurants and shops occupy a larger space in our hearts than I had imagined. Read more →
Surveys and trivia The new penny Bob Collins February 18, 2010, 2:50 PM Feb 18, 2010 11 Why do we still have pennies? Read more →
Olympic moments: The flag Bob Collins February 18, 2010, 1:57 PM Feb 18, 2010 2 Is there a more manufactured moment in all of sports than when a medal winner parades with the American flag? Read more →
Plane crash updates Bob Collins February 18, 2010, 10:42 AM Feb 18, 2010 9 A small plane has hit a seven-story office building in Austin, Texas. Read more →
Five by 8 Five at 8 – 2/18/10: Revenge of the killer potholes Bob Collins February 18, 2010, 7:37 AM Feb 18, 2010 2 Send your pothole pics, how to invite burglars to your home via Twitter, has the stimulus worked, pictures that make you want to sing, and the world’s oldest paperboy. Read more →
Mary and Bob Lindsey Vonn (redacted) Bob Collins February 17, 2010, 3:29 PM Feb 17, 2010 8 Vonn’s bruised right shin proved (redacted)… Read more →
Around the world in 42 years Bob Collins February 17, 2010, 12:15 PM Feb 17, 2010 12 An 89 year old reaches his goal of ‘running around the world.’ Read more →
Five by 8 Five at 8 – 2/17/10: Airplane therapy Bob Collins February 17, 2010, 7:23 AM Feb 17, 2010 3 An 88-year old man didn’t talk about his war experiences much, until he had an emotional reunion with an airplane. Read more →
Mary and Bob Fresh Eye on the Radio: Spoiling the Olympics Bob Collins February 16, 2010, 4:38 PM Feb 16, 2010 5 Should news organizations give the results of today’s Olympic results? Read more →
Keeping secrets Bob Collins February 16, 2010, 2:54 PM Feb 16, 2010 1 When it comes to ‘national security,’ the New York Times can keep a secret. Read more →
In search of Hollywood Bob Collins February 16, 2010, 12:29 PM Feb 16, 2010 1 Politicians go to Washington looking for Hollywood, only to be disappointed when they find Washington instead. Read more →
What an assassination team looks like Bob Collins February 16, 2010, 12:27 PM Feb 16, 2010 Security camera footage is pieced together to identify assassins of a Hamas commander. Read more →
Fact Check: Why businesses leave Minnesota Bob Collins February 16, 2010, 10:53 AM Feb 16, 2010 19 Anecdotes of companies leaving Minnesota because of taxes aren’t always correct. Read more →
Five by 8 Five at 8 – 2/16/10: Share your youth athletic horror stories Bob Collins February 16, 2010, 7:07 AM Feb 16, 2010 3 The shameful side of sports for kids: Parents. Read more →