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The motel generation of kids, radicalization of Muslims to be investigated, pushing the season, whatever happened to Ila Borders, and the science of Up proven.

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The humor of Public Radio

Bob Collins February 26, 2011, 4:50 PM Feb 26, 2011

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An MPR reporter’s tribute to the music you get when put on hold.

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The week-in-review quiz

Bob Collins February 25, 2011, 5:13 PM Feb 25, 2011

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We don’t necessarily envy you this week. There was a lot of news taking place from the far side of the planet to the house next door. Give it your best shot and be sure to report your score in the comments section. While there, feel free come up with some haiku to describe your Read more →

Free cellphone helps homeless man find daughter

Bob Collins February 25, 2011, 2:42 PM Feb 25, 2011

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Another feel-good story about a homeless man is gaining some steam. Maybe this one will work out better than the Ted Williams saga.

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Carl’s last letter

Bob Collins February 25, 2011, 10:43 AM Feb 25, 2011

It was 18 years ago tomorrow that the World Trade Center was bombed.

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Five by 8

What’s up, Wisconsin? (5×8 – 2/25/11)

Bob Collins February 25, 2011, 7:11 AM Feb 25, 2011

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Exploring the exotic land, drama on line one, driving Mr. Yogi, Duluth… very fast, and a statistical breakdown of the Oscar nominees.

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A ticket-buying bill of rights.

Bob Collins February 24, 2011, 3:30 PM Feb 24, 2011

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A group of lawmakers — partisan at that — has filed a bill with some sweeping reforms of the way tickets to events are sold.

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The price of oil

Bob Collins February 24, 2011, 12:47 PM Feb 24, 2011

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With uprisings continuing to sweep across the Middle East, there wasn’t much in today’s first hour of MPR’s Midday to make us think someone at the Pentagon isn’t dusting off plans to take over Saudi Arabia’s oil feeds.

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