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It remains one of the great benefits of cold waves: A reminder that people will go to great lengths on behalf of a dog. Even if the dog isn’t all that keen on the idea.

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Whatever happened to bullying?

Bob Collins January 22, 2013, 12:09 PM Jan 22, 2013

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Not having a news story to peg it to, bullying has faded into the recesses again. But it remains a significant problem, especially for the young.

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A letter to Ely

Bob Collins January 21, 2013, 12:25 PM Jan 21, 2013

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Here’s the Today show segment mentioned in today’s 5×8 about President Obama’s letter to Ely.

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The art of overcoming the odds

Bob Collins January 19, 2013, 9:41 AM Jan 19, 2013

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Today’s must-read comes from Sioux Falls, where the Argus Leader profiles the story of Jake Lindamood.

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Racism at Washburn

Bob Collins January 17, 2013, 12:43 PM Jan 17, 2013

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Someone hung a black doll from a noose, but officials won’t say what discipline resulted.

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Study: Bicyclists, car drivers share blame for accidents

Bob Collins January 15, 2013, 1:55 PM Jan 15, 2013

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There could be a break in the ongoing debate between bicyclists and vehicle drivers.

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Youngest survivor on Schindler’s List dies

Bob Collins January 14, 2013, 11:51 AM Jan 14, 2013

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Leon Leyson ended up teaching high school in Los Angeles for 39 years, and rarely mentioned his story to anyone.

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Blake Cognata dead at 17

Bob Collins January 12, 2013, 5:20 PM Jan 12, 2013

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Blake Cognata, the New York high schooler who was surprised earlier this week by a call from Minnesota Viking star Adrian Peterson,has died of cancer.

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Fleet Farm takes on gun control

Bob Collins January 11, 2013, 10:55 AM Jan 11, 2013

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A lot of businesses don’t like to get into political fights and alienate any segment — even a minor segment — of their customers. Fleet Farm isn’t one of them.

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