NewsCut

The bridge report

Bob Collins May 21, 2008, 12:51 PM May 21, 2008

A focus on ‘financial considerations.’

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The science behind the showbiz

Bob Collins May 21, 2008, 7:29 AM May 21, 2008

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Why do we care so much what TV weatherpeople think about global warming?

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How would you reform the media?

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 6:15 PM May 20, 2008

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A conference in Minneapolis next month will explore changing the media landscape. What’s your suggestion?

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MSP gets snubbed

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 3:00 PM May 20, 2008

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A survey says it’s the worst of all large airports in North America. Really? Why?

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The Democratic race by the numbers

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 11:57 AM May 20, 2008

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Is there any spin of the numbers that shows Clinton leading Obama? One.

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Disasters waiting to happen

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 11:12 AM May 20, 2008

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China tops all when it comes to the worst natural disasters. The U.S., by contrast, isn’t even close in suffering.

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Charter school under fire, again

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 8:25 AM May 20, 2008

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How the Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy won the battle and lost the war.

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The last day of smiles

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 7:27 AM May 20, 2008

Before-and-after images from the earthquake in China.

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Surveys and trivia

Junk food junkies

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 7:08 AM May 20, 2008

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What do monkeys and Twins fans have in common?

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What women want

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 4:56 PM May 19, 2008

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New studies indicate that gender discrimination may not be behind a dearth of women in science and technology.

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The vice presidential book

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 3:55 PM May 19, 2008

Bookmakers are giving Tim Pawlenty a decent shot at being John McCain’s running mate.

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Russian red creates a black bottom line

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 3:25 PM May 19, 2008

Russia is now the fastest-growing trading partner of Minnesota exporters.

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Tax cap to cause tax increases?

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 12:52 PM May 19, 2008

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One suburban official says the cap on property taxes will cause cities to raise taxes the full amount allowed under the new law.

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Health care’s new direction?

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 11:38 AM May 19, 2008

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A regional provider tries same-day test results and and a strange way of telling you about it.

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The Lynx return

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 11:20 AM May 19, 2008

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It’s hard to remember a time when a basketball team in Minnesota was worth watching.

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