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Peak color

Bob Collins October 11, 2008, 10:14 AM Oct 11, 2008

Send your weekend photos of peak color in Minnesota.

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Crossing the line in Lakeville

Bob Collins October 10, 2008, 8:34 PM Oct 10, 2008

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What can we as individuals do over the next few weeks to return to a civil discussion of political issues?

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Running from Petters

Bob Collins October 10, 2008, 5:11 PM Oct 10, 2008

Politicians have tried to distance themselves from Tom Petters. Now, one business is, too.

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The “we-matter” index

Bob Collins October 10, 2008, 4:44 PM Oct 10, 2008

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Though Minnesota loomed as a battleground state in 2008, we’re not close to our 2004 status.

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WWFDRD?

Bob Collins October 10, 2008, 3:55 PM Oct 10, 2008

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The current economic crisis only exploded out in the open in a fashion that seems to affect all Americans less than a month ago.

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Live-blogging: The economy

Bob Collins October 10, 2008, 12:21 PM Oct 10, 2008

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Have things started to turn around? Or is it just wishful thinking?

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What do Americans have against math?

Bob Collins October 10, 2008, 7:59 AM Oct 10, 2008

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Just about everything, a study today says.

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City sued over RNC raid

Bob Collins October 9, 2008, 5:54 PM Oct 9, 2008

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A homeowner where a police raid was conducted on the eve of the Republican National Convention is suing the city.

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Lessons from the fall: Barbara Tickner

Bob Collins October 9, 2008, 5:14 PM Oct 9, 2008

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Why are so many people stressed about the economy? We have to come up a Plan B.

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Rating Wall St.

Bob Collins October 9, 2008, 5:00 PM Oct 9, 2008

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A historical look at where the big drop on Wall St. fits history.

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Study shows low rate of cervical cancer vaccination

Bob Collins October 9, 2008, 2:01 PM Oct 9, 2008

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Should young women be required to be immunized against a virus that causes cervical cancer?

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Gas prices

Bob Collins October 9, 2008, 8:55 AM Oct 9, 2008

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Gas prices are falling fast because of a poor economy and our change in habits. Will we change back now that the price has dropped?

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Regional history

Reading suggestion: Small-town America from the front porch

Bob Collins October 9, 2008, 8:33 AM Oct 9, 2008

‘Sunday Afternoon on the Porch: Reflections of a Small Town in Iowa, 1939-1942’ has been released by the University of Iowa Press.

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The “D” word

Bob Collins October 8, 2008, 6:23 PM Oct 8, 2008

Maybe everyone should calm down by sitting for a chat with Elizabeth Schaefer.

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Making sausage, making news

Bob Collins October 8, 2008, 6:12 PM Oct 8, 2008

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Sometimes it’s best you don’t see what goes on at Capitol press conferences. This is not one of those times.

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