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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

By Eric Ringham

eringham@mpr.org
Regional history

Former Strib editor stood on principle, and larger than life

Eric Ringham January 5, 2012, 5:00 AM Jan 5, 2012

Chuck Bailey made a promise to his staff. Then he refused to break it.

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Stand up for ‘lame duck’

Eric Ringham December 16, 2011, 1:10 PM Dec 16, 2011
5

The term is degenerating to include anyone who won’t stay in a job forever. That’s pretty much everyone.

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Weather

Winter driving, a slippery slope

Eric Ringham December 15, 2011, 11:33 AM Dec 15, 2011
5

A driving instructor offers simple advice: Don’t give up.

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An atheist faces eternity

Eric Ringham December 14, 2011, 1:14 PM Dec 14, 2011
5

Christopher Hitchens finds that at least some of the philosophy he’s lived by doesn’t add up.

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Threaten a boycott, boost the ratings

Eric Ringham December 13, 2011, 11:15 AM Dec 13, 2011
10

Attempts to silence ‘All-American Muslim’ are sure to increase the show’s audience.

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The Holly and the iPhone

Eric Ringham December 12, 2011, 12:08 PM Dec 12, 2011
10

At seasonal concerts, a ring tone does not mean an angel has gotten his wings.

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The voting booth is private, but the cash drawer is public

Eric Ringham December 6, 2011, 2:00 PM Dec 6, 2011
5

Want to know your neighbor’s politics? The FEC website makes it easy.

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When Jon Stewart gets serious

Eric Ringham November 11, 2011, 10:45 AM Nov 11, 2011
2

Ouch.

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A bit more on the Dollar Dome

Eric Ringham October 21, 2011, 11:48 AM Oct 21, 2011

Vikings could buy the Dome and still move to Arden Hills, apparently.

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Five by 8

8/02/10 – Five by 8: Kicking and screaming

Eric Ringham August 2, 2010, 8:00 AM Aug 2, 2010
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NY rep outburst; digital plagiarism and our failing generation?; oil update; Arizona escape; grilling recipes for the end of the summer

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Five by 8

7/30/10 – Five by 8: Irreversible mistakes?

Eric Ringham July 30, 2010, 8:00 AM Jul 30, 2010
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Pakistan doesn’t like the U.S.; Arizona’s immigration laws take effect; fix the oil spill for $1 million; man sues over dead unborn child; Wikileaks has blood on their hands

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7/29/10 – Five by 8: Changing habits

Eric Ringham July 29, 2010, 7:50 AM Jul 29, 2010
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Star Wars on NY subway; zebra mussels in MN lake; Facebook security leak, again; who want’s to be an imam?; and Google is everywhere

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7/28/10 – Five by 8: Immigrants, alligators, and God’s particle

Eric Ringham July 28, 2010, 8:00 AM Jul 28, 2010

Immigration bill starts Thurs. in AZ; oil spill 100 days later via CNN; turn an old washing machine into a firepit; finding the God particle; alligators galore

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Five by 8

7/27/10 – Five by 8: Don’t worry, be happy — except in Iraq, Iowa and Comic-Con

Eric Ringham July 27, 2010, 8:00 AM Jul 27, 2010
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Lino Lakes is now English-only; Iraqi insurgents are stealing blood; Comic-Con attendee gets stabbed for sitting too close; Iowa dam break; stress relief from Lifehacker

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Five by 8

7/26/10 – Five by 8: Drink Redbull, then jump off into the water!

Eric Ringham July 26, 2010, 8:00 AM Jul 26, 2010
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1) To start off, I think we need to have a good laugh. Are these people for real?? Yup. Looks refreshing, at least. 2) The east coast experienced an intense heat wave over the weekend, making Blagojevich sweat even more. Maybe his lawyers should take a hint from all of these people. When commuter trains Read more →

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