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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

By Bob Collins

Bob Collins
bcollins@mpr.org • @newscut

Bob Collins retired from Minnesota Public Radio in 2019 after 12 years of writing NewsCut and pointing out to complainants that posts weren’t news stories. A son of Massachusetts, he was a news editor 1992-1998, created the MPR News regional website in 1999, invented the popular Select A Candidate, started several blogs, and every day lamented that his Minnesota Fantasy Legislature project never caught on.

Can online antics hurt students’ chances for college?

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 10, 2008, 12:36 PM Jan 10, 2008
1

Not likely in Minnesota, but more colleges are investigating applicants.

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Polls, pundits, and pointyheads

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 10, 2008, 9:26 AM Jan 10, 2008
4

Why do so many news organizations think you don’t care about the issues?

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The brains behind Beer Pong

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2008, 6:16 PM Jan 9, 2008

The ‘other side of the story’ on the drinking game.

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Should cameras be allowed in Minnesota courtrooms?

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2008, 6:00 PM Jan 9, 2008
3

A Supreme Court advisory panel is considering the idea of allowing TV cameras in court.

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Watching Wal-Mart

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2008, 2:48 PM Jan 9, 2008

A Federal Reserve study says the gigantic retailer is not the threat that critics claim. It’s not a boon to local economies, either.

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Oh, my aching commute

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2008, 1:05 PM Jan 9, 2008
1

Tanker rollover empties I-94.

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Radio station flap is out of St. Paul’s reach

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2008, 12:44 PM Jan 9, 2008
1

The St. Paul Human Rights Commission boss says he’s not policing radio stations.

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Tears on the trail

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2008, 7:26 AM Jan 9, 2008
2

What’s with our fascination about politicians who cry?

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U.S warship video released

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 8, 2008, 3:57 PM Jan 8, 2008
5

The Navy releases video of a confrontation between Iran and the U.S.

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Sink it. Drink it.

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 8, 2008, 1:00 PM Jan 8, 2008
3

Beer Pong is the hottest — and deadliest — game on campus.

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Mystique madness

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 8, 2008, 5:33 AM Jan 8, 2008
5

Why is it we want most what we can’t have?

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Two things to worry about

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 7, 2008, 9:08 PM Jan 7, 2008

Two studies link excessive worry with heart problems.

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How to run in the New Hampshire primary

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 7, 2008, 6:09 PM Jan 7, 2008
8

First, find a coffee shop; any coffee shop.

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The immigration issue returns

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 7, 2008, 4:58 PM Jan 7, 2008
10

Pawlenty’s proposals put a wedge issue in the coming campaigns.

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Returned to sender

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 7, 2008, 4:04 PM Jan 7, 2008
2

A problem at the Minnesota Department of Human Services didn’t pose much of an ethical dilemma for recipients of incorrectly mailed checks.

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