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The Boston Globe is running a series on the life of Ted Kennedy. Its online component should be a warning shot across the bow of the newfangled media that predicts the demise of the newspaper newsroom. People in the business are still kicking. In the second chapter, there is a compelling segment when Minnesota’s Walter Read more →

The prison economy

Bob Collins February 23, 2009, 11:28 AM Feb 23, 2009

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At least one Minnesota business made money and doesn’t foresee any layoffs.

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Long. But not that long.

Bob Collins February 23, 2009, 10:52 AM Feb 23, 2009

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The Coleman-Franken trial is in its fifth week. It’s not even close to be one of the longest trials in state history.

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The virtual deputies

Bob Collins February 23, 2009, 10:26 AM Feb 23, 2009

Nearly 14 million of viewed border cameras set up to detect illegal activity. The program has been a bust.

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Reversal of fortune

Bob Collins February 23, 2009, 9:10 AM Feb 23, 2009

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An airline gives up on the idea of charging for soft drinks and coffee.

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Math tests not adding up to graduation for Minnesota students

Bob Collins February 23, 2009, 7:26 AM Feb 23, 2009

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What should be done with two out of three Minnesota high school seniors who have failed the state’s math graduation standards?

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Where are the economists?

Bob Collins February 23, 2009, 7:00 AM Feb 23, 2009

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TV analysis of the economic stimulus plan usually didn’t include people trained in economics.

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Mosque hosts community dinner

Bob Collins February 23, 2009, 6:46 AM Feb 23, 2009

The Minneapolis mosque whose leaders condemned the assertion that it had something to do with the disappearance of several Somali youth, is hosting a community dinner on Wednesday.

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