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Archives for February 2012

Pride of the Super Bowl losers

Bob Collins February 3, 2012, 2:46 PM Feb 3, 2012

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What happens to the pre-printed T-shirts and caps of the team that doesn’t win?

Something getting cheaper? Car insurance

Paul Tosto February 3, 2012, 9:23 AM Feb 3, 2012

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We’re writing this post knowing that you will not believe it. But thanks to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, there are numbers to prove that car insurance premiums in Minnesota have been falling. The Minneapolis Fed recently crunched the latest data (2009) collected by NAIC on auto Read more →

Scary Glitter (5×8 – 2/3/12)

Bob Collins February 3, 2012, 7:23 AM Feb 3, 2012

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Is it time for ‘glittering’ to go, Jane’s heavy lifting; a woman, two kids, and the people who cared; comeback of the noose, and wonder dogs.

The picture in the wallet

Bob Collins February 2, 2012, 3:06 PM Feb 2, 2012

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I don’t think there will ever be a day when I unfold this picture and fail to stare at these faces for a long, long time.

Dewey defeats Truman II

Bob Collins February 2, 2012, 1:30 PM Feb 2, 2012

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The Associated Press won plaudits for its fact-checking on the Joe Paterno death story, then booted it on the Donald Trump endorsement yarn.

In the military, a suicide attempt is a crime

Bob Collins February 2, 2012, 12:41 PM Feb 2, 2012

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A Marine from California is appealing his conviction on several charges, including trying to kill himself.

Super Bowl spoilers (continued)

Bob Collins February 2, 2012, 12:10 PM Feb 2, 2012

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Let’s continue spoiling the Super Bowl for people who watch it for the commercials.

Planned Parenthood supporters fill funding gap

Bob Collins February 2, 2012, 10:51 AM Feb 2, 2012

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The more we hear about The Susan G. Komen Foundation and Planned Parenthood, the more we wonder how they ever got together in the first place.

The rural doctor (5×8 – 2/2/12)

Bob Collins February 2, 2012, 7:06 AM Feb 2, 2012

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Rural doctors and better people, Romney’s tough day, when business in Saint Paul ain’t Grand, weather from rodents, and math fun with candy.

Andy Cook’s biggest save

Bob Collins February 1, 2012, 2:38 PM Feb 1, 2012

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A former goalie tells the story of his battle with mental illness.

Examining Lake Elmo

Bob Collins February 1, 2012, 12:04 PM Feb 1, 2012

Can a metropolitan city maintain its rural charm and grow at the same time? If so, how?

Of some of the people, for some of the people

Bob Collins February 1, 2012, 11:58 AM Feb 1, 2012

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Can a person running for office, focus on more than one group?

What would Suzie say? (5×8 – 2/1/12)

Bob Collins February 1, 2012, 7:02 AM Feb 1, 2012

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Politics in pink, the mystery of the Postcard Underground, ugly science in Minnesota, the medallion search ends, and it was nine years ago today.