Things your parents told you Bob Collins July 2, 2008, 9:58 AM Jul 2, 2008 3 It’s the second-slowest news week of the year. Prepare for a barrage of ‘duh’ stories. Read more →
20 things you didn’t know about oil Bob Collins July 2, 2008, 7:07 AM Jul 2, 2008 4 Here’s one: Oil was once used as a health drink. Read more →
Peace and protest Tim Nelson July 1, 2008, 9:35 PM Jul 1, 2008 9 Police and war protesters met outside the Xcel Energy Center this afternoon. It started off so smoothly, you’d think it was by invitation. Read more →
Crime and Justice A day in the life of a Minnesota public defender Bob Collins July 1, 2008, 12:45 PM Jul 1, 2008 17 The wheels of justice may move slowly, but some of the cogs, like public defender Lisa Kloster, are spinning at a dizzying pace. Read more →
On the road in Hastings Bob Collins June 30, 2008, 10:47 AM Jun 30, 2008 5 News Cut is in Hastings today, providing a glimpse of a day in the life of a Minnesota public defender. Read more →
Brass plays, taxpayer pays Bob Collins June 29, 2008, 9:06 PM Jun 29, 2008 The heads of the states’ National Guard spend a week in a plush resort on St. Thomas. Read more →
Paper and plastic Bob Collins June 29, 2008, 8:29 PM Jun 29, 2008 2 The Star Tribune’s newspaper bags are biodegradable, starting Monday. Read more →
Blimp Bob Collins June 28, 2008, 6:58 PM Jun 28, 2008 9 Blimps are one of the few aircraft that still get some attention when they fly overhead. Read more →
The end Bob Collins June 28, 2008, 8:22 AM Jun 28, 2008 12 Images and video of the dynamiting of the St. Paul smokestack. Read more →
Surveys and trivia A smokestack is just a smokestack? Bob Collins June 27, 2008, 1:20 PM Jun 27, 2008 9 The St. Paul smokestack is in its final hours. When it’s gone, what will St. Paul’s skyline say about the city? Read more →
Live-blogging Timberwolves news conference Bob Collins June 27, 2008, 1:05 PM Jun 27, 2008 4 The day after the NBA draft, Timberwolves fans appear to be stunned by another draft-day trade. Read more →
Live-blogging Midmorning: Who is an American? Bob Collins June 27, 2008, 1:45 AM Jun 27, 2008 36 What does it mean to be an American? Join the conversation as News Cut live-blogs today’s Midmorning. Read more →
‘Celebrating’ the Timberwolves? Bob Collins June 26, 2008, 4:21 PM Jun 26, 2008 8 Draft day has traditionally been a disaster for the local NBA team, but the franchise is celebrating its history. Read more →
Who’s drinking? Bob Collins June 26, 2008, 2:22 PM Jun 26, 2008 1 Now that bars will be staying open later during the Republican Naitonal Convention in St. Paul, who will you most likely see in the local watering hole? Read more →
Piggybacking on a theme Tim Nelson June 26, 2008, 1:46 PM Jun 26, 2008 3 There’s something similar in the approach to Gay Pride taken by two area publications. Read more →