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John W. Ripley, 1939-2008

Bob Collins November 4, 2008, 6:59 AM Nov 4, 2008

He was the most revered war hero nobody ever heard of.

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Dire straits

Bob Collins November 3, 2008, 5:43 PM Nov 3, 2008

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In the past, perhaps, the auto industry could pull the economy out of a slump. Those days are gone.

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Election Day caption contest: Smudge the dog

Bob Collins November 3, 2008, 4:34 PM Nov 3, 2008

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Make it good and one that will make us laugh. We need it.

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Robocalls

Bob Collins November 3, 2008, 3:55 PM Nov 3, 2008

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Ignoring the state’s ban on robocalls is a bipartisan effort in Minnesota.

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The last day: The dedicated spouse

Bob Collins November 3, 2008, 2:28 PM Nov 3, 2008

Behind every candidate, there’s usually a dedicated spouse. But not many walking the streets carrying a lawn sign.

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The last day: Home-schooled kids

Bob Collins November 3, 2008, 1:25 PM Nov 3, 2008

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Home-schooled kids hit the pavement for Michele Bachmann.

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The junkmail war — Part 2

Bob Collins November 3, 2008, 10:13 AM Nov 3, 2008

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An unscientific look at who won the election junkmail campaign.

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What would you give up?

Bob Collins November 3, 2008, 9:25 AM Nov 3, 2008

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The candidates clearly don’t want to answer one of this election’s most often-asked questions. Do you?

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News Agenda – Monday November 3, 2008

Bob Collins November 3, 2008, 7:23 AM Nov 3, 2008

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Here’s what the afternoon headlines will look like.

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Live-blogging: The U.S. Senate debate

Bob Collins November 2, 2008, 6:41 PM Nov 2, 2008

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The final debate of the U.S. Senate race was held Sunday night. Read about it and provide your analysis.

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The southern suburbs by air

Bob Collins November 2, 2008, 3:58 PM Nov 2, 2008

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When it comes to escaping the campaigns, the only way to go is up.

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Studs Terkel. 1912-2008

Bob Collins October 31, 2008, 5:49 PM Oct 31, 2008

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“Who else could make falling down the stairs a funny story?” the Current’s Mary Lucia said of her interview with Studs Terkel.

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Looking ahead

Bob Collins October 31, 2008, 9:06 AM Oct 31, 2008

I’m not writing today but join me here on Sunday night for the final debate in the U.S. Senate race. MPR’s Gary Eichten will be hosting from the Fitz.

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MPR/Humphrey Senate poll: It’s anybody’s race

Bob Collins October 31, 2008, 1:01 AM Oct 31, 2008

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The wags have been suggesting in the last 24 hours that Norm Coleman must have internal polling showing he’s in trouble. The latest MPR/U of M Humphrey Institute poll, however, doesn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know: Coleman is in a close race with Al Franken and Dean Barkley is in a position to Read more →

Polling call

Bob Collins October 30, 2008, 9:19 PM Oct 30, 2008

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Have you receifved any calls from pollsters lately?

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