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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

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One picture: The cigarette break

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 27, 2010, 10:19 AM Dec 27, 2010
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When it snows in New York, it’s time for a cigarette.

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Take our snow! Please?

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 20, 2010, 4:45 PM Dec 20, 2010
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Do we have enough snow in Minnesota to provide a white Christmas for the rest of the world?

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Crazy Minnesotans go road skiing

David CazaresDavid Cazares December 15, 2010, 12:57 PM Dec 15, 2010
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Under the category of “We can’t recommend this” … (h/t Mr. News Cut, who apparently can’t commit to vacation 100%…)

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Your ideas for better snow removal

David CazaresDavid Cazares December 14, 2010, 1:56 PM Dec 14, 2010
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As part of the MPR News feature “Today’s Question” we asked, “What could your city do better in removing snow?” Despite snow problems that persist for drivers and pedestrians almost three full days after the last flake fell, many people who’ve responded so far seem rather satisfied: “All things considered, I think Minneapolis is doing Read more →

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At least we’re not reduced to eating penguins

dgaraets December 14, 2010, 12:00 PM Dec 14, 2010
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The snow’s making life difficult, but let’s count our blessings.

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Know your frost!

Nate Minor December 14, 2010, 11:18 AM Dec 14, 2010

A phenologist from Grand Rapids teaches us about the different types of frost.

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Social media channels enhance shared experience of winter storm

David CazaresDavid Cazares December 13, 2010, 4:20 PM Dec 13, 2010
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This photo was submitted to the MPR News Facebook page by Ellie Skelton of Minneapolis One of the key differences between the 1991 Halloween mega-storm and the 2010 Domebuster (both of which I helped cover for MPR News) is in the way we are able to share the misery and joy with each other through Read more →

The jobs we do · Weather

What it’s like to drive the plow

David CazaresDavid Cazares December 13, 2010, 1:14 PM Dec 13, 2010
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Ever wonder what it’s like to drive a plow during a big storm? Here’s some video from MNDOT: (h/t Tom Weber)

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The reality of November

Bob CollinsBob Collins November 24, 2010, 4:31 PM Nov 24, 2010
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The current snowstorm isn’t a big deal, until you start sliding toward a ditch, or worse.

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Welcome to Minnesota

Bob CollinsBob Collins November 24, 2010, 10:30 AM Nov 24, 2010
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It’s becoming clear that I’m going to have to start a new category on News Cut: ‘Welcome to Minnesota.’

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Tornado postseason

Bob CollinsBob Collins November 22, 2010, 3:40 PM Nov 22, 2010

A tornado struck Illinois today. How unusual is that?

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The ice storm cometh

Bob CollinsBob Collins November 21, 2010, 9:28 AM Nov 21, 2010
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Say what you will about Minnesota drivers, but there’s clearly a point at which they’ll stay put.

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Surveys and trivia · Weather

Welcome to winter

Bob CollinsBob Collins November 17, 2010, 10:53 AM Nov 17, 2010
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How do you explain Minnesota to people who’ve never been here?

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Regional history · Weather

The winds of heck

Bob CollinsBob Collins November 9, 2010, 12:40 PM Nov 9, 2010
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A monk at St. John’s Abbey remembers one of the worst storms in Minnesota history, which occurred 70 years ago Thursday.

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Wind redux

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 29, 2010, 12:29 PM Oct 29, 2010

In Minnesota high school football this week, the best way to get good field position, was to give up a touchdown.

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