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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

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Surveys and trivia

The amazing shrinking and expanding Minnesota

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 1, 2009, 11:44 AM Jul 1, 2009
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Two stories in the news could be related. But they’re not.

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Timewaster: Spot the hero

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 22, 2009, 12:19 PM Jun 22, 2009
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What’s the first sign that America’s love affair with its heroes has gone too far? When they do cameos in music videos.

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Laughing all the way to the bank

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 17, 2009, 12:30 PM Jun 17, 2009

Poor North Dakota. Wait, that’s not the right adjective. North Dakota is sitting on a $700 million surplus, but it can’t buy a break from the late-night comics. For the record, North Dakota doesn’t have a state budget manager. (h/t: Than Tibbetts)

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Talking ‘bee’

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

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A picture is worth a picture

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 19, 2009, 3:07 PM May 19, 2009
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You have to feel a little sorry for Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City, who picked a bad time to rub his eyes on Monday as the Legislature wrapped up his work.

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Perks of the presidency

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 5, 2009, 1:46 PM May 5, 2009
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A trip to a hamburger joint raises News Cut’s curiosity.

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Fun with numbers: the Seven Deadly Sins

Than Tibbetts April 29, 2009, 11:34 AM Apr 29, 2009
2

Minnesota’s most often in the middle in terms of lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride.

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Better Know a District

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 14, 2009, 10:56 AM Apr 14, 2009
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Why would a politician agree to be interviewed by Stephen Colbert.

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The burden of fame

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 9, 2009, 4:43 PM Apr 9, 2009
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What is it about actors who become singers and then go on talk shows and act like jerks?

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Deficit data

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 20, 2009, 12:29 PM Mar 20, 2009
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The budget deficit in the U.S. will be $1.8 trillion this year. How much is that?

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Scenes from the parking lot

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 20, 2009, 10:25 AM Mar 20, 2009
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I’ve always had a “thing” about what cars say about us. There are so many stories in this picture I took this morning. The nature of stereotypes. The declaration of old political bumper stickers. The half-removed Wellstone and Bell stickers. Who tried to take them off? The owner? A Republican?

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St. Patrick’s Day was some kind of fun

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 18, 2009, 7:45 AM Mar 18, 2009
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MPR’s Julia Schrenkler captures a bit of the raw awesomeness of St. Patrick’s Day in St. Paul. Someone apparently lost track of the road and hit the MPR building. “They didn’t leave a note, only car parts,” she said. Let’s see LRT do that! Update 3:21 p.m. The window industry stimulus plan is underway.

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What you talking about?

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 12, 2009, 12:24 PM Mar 12, 2009
7

We’ll take American skyscrapers for 200, Alex.

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One small step for mathematics

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 3, 2009, 11:36 AM Mar 3, 2009
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It’s Square Root Day.

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Satiating the armadillo paparazzi

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 3, 2009, 11:17 AM Mar 3, 2009
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The Minnesota Zoo today announced the birth of an armadillo, but no pictures, please!

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