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Are we on the wrong track?

Bob Collins April 4, 2008, 7:26 AM Apr 4, 2008

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We’re a nation with a ‘can’t do’ spirit.

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Water woes

Bob Collins April 3, 2008, 5:45 PM Apr 3, 2008

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Trying to figure out what’s healthy based on the latest studies? Good luck with that.

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Too cozy?

Bob Collins April 3, 2008, 10:07 AM Apr 3, 2008

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People who report safety problems at the nation’s airlines risk losing their jobs.

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A convention security preview

Bob Collins April 3, 2008, 7:50 AM Apr 3, 2008

Small aircraft pilots are among the first to get a glimpse of GOP convention security precautions.

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Pork or progress?

Bob Collins April 2, 2008, 6:07 PM Apr 2, 2008

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More than 100 Minnesota projects are on an anti-pork-barrel group’s list of wasteful projects.

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The Ventura legacy

Bob Collins April 2, 2008, 12:54 PM Apr 2, 2008

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A new paper takes another look at The Body.

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Close the gap

Bob Collins April 2, 2008, 8:19 AM Apr 2, 2008

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A new documentary explorers the gaps among Minnesotans.

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St. Paul’s big gamble

Bob Collins April 1, 2008, 5:45 PM Apr 1, 2008

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Some economics experts believe the net benefit of a political convention to a city is ‘wildly inflated.’

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Minnesota, we’re average

Bob Collins April 1, 2008, 1:48 PM Apr 1, 2008

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Per pupil spending in Minnesota ranks 22nd in the nation, according to the Census Bureau.

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The fault of the suburbs

Bob Collins April 1, 2008, 12:56 PM Apr 1, 2008

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Killer suburbs are said to be responsible for global warming.

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A cushy spot for bloggers

Bob Collins April 1, 2008, 12:30 PM Apr 1, 2008

At the Democratic National Convention this year, it may be hard to tell the difference between a delegate and a blogger.

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Tune out. Drop out.

Bob Collins April 1, 2008, 12:06 PM Apr 1, 2008

There’s disagreement on the validity of the numbers, but a report on dropout rates is disheartening by any measure.

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Safety on the fly

Bob Collins April 1, 2008, 11:01 AM Apr 1, 2008

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A recipe for fixing a hole in an airplane: duct tape.

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A drink at all hours

Bob Collins April 1, 2008, 8:21 AM Apr 1, 2008

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Bars may be allowed to stay open until 4 a.m. What happened when the closing time was moved to 2?

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Whatever happened to: General College?

Bob Collins March 31, 2008, 5:32 PM Mar 31, 2008

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When the University of Minnesota closed the college, there were fears a pathway to education for students of color would be eliminated.

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