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Race and the presidency

Bob Collins October 21, 2008, 9:17 AM Oct 21, 2008

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If race is playing a part in the presidential election, what part will it play during a presidency?

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An attempt to stamp out spin

Bob Collins October 21, 2008, 4:31 AM Oct 21, 2008

Can a piece of software and some volunteers root out bias in online news articles?

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The things he carried

Bob Collins October 20, 2008, 5:37 PM Oct 20, 2008

A magazine writer tests airport security at MSP and finds it lacking.

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Surveys and trivia

Crime wave

Bob Collins October 20, 2008, 3:49 PM Oct 20, 2008

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The world can’t be in very bad shape if the cops are picking up 89-year-old women for not giving kids their football back.

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A fine mess

Bob Collins October 20, 2008, 1:04 PM Oct 20, 2008

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Some officials say it’s time to start spending to save the economy. But what if it weakens the future economy?

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Ad wars: Apple edition

Bob Collins October 20, 2008, 9:21 AM Oct 20, 2008

Apple unveiled a new set of ads today in its long-running battle with Microsoft.

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The geography of U.S. presidential elections

Bob Collins October 20, 2008, 7:28 AM Oct 20, 2008

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Divided politically, America is increasingly divided geographically.

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Metric football

Bob Collins October 20, 2008, 7:17 AM Oct 20, 2008

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At one time, the U.S. came within a few kilometers of adopting the metric system.

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Minnesota – October weekend

Bob Collins October 19, 2008, 6:14 PM Oct 19, 2008

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Next stop: Winter.

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Coleman rejects Bachmann’s view on Obama’s ‘Americanism’

Bob Collins October 19, 2008, 10:05 AM Oct 19, 2008

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At the same time, Michele Bachmann denies asserting liberals are unamerican.

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On political endorsements

Bob Collins October 19, 2008, 9:32 AM Oct 19, 2008

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Colin Powell has endorsed Barack Obama. Do endorsements make a difference to you?

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Naming names

Bob Collins October 18, 2008, 9:01 AM Oct 18, 2008

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A Twin Cities radio host is arrested, but not yet charged. Should you know that?

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College costs: How much is too much?

Bob Collins October 18, 2008, 8:14 AM Oct 18, 2008

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The U of M intends to raise tuition again. When it comes to college costs, what’s the ‘tipping point?’

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Mum’s the word

Bob Collins October 17, 2008, 2:30 PM Oct 17, 2008

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For a lesson on failed efforts to get people to vote, we need only look to Canada.

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Can Minnesotans video their vote?

Bob Collins October 17, 2008, 12:42 PM Oct 17, 2008

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PBS and YouTube are trying a different way of documenting Election Day. But voters should check the law first.

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