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Why journalism matters

Bob Collins February 8, 2008, 1:02 AM Feb 8, 2008

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The best friend veterans have had recently is the American media.

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Timewasters: Political hockey

Bob Collins February 8, 2008, 12:02 AM Feb 8, 2008

A presidential candidate vying for the electoral delegates of Texas by playing air hockey on national TV, using a puck in the shape of the Lone Star State. Is it really any less insightful than most other political coverage?

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Slim margins at the Super Bowl

Bob Collins February 7, 2008, 4:50 PM Feb 7, 2008

A deep breath is all that saved the Super Bowl from being a national tragedy

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Spinal success story

Bob Collins February 7, 2008, 3:52 PM Feb 7, 2008

Can an abdominal muscle take over the role of the spine in paralyzed people?

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‘Outsider’ out at Schwan

Bob Collins February 7, 2008, 2:59 PM Feb 7, 2008

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The Marshall frozen-food company replaces its CEO.

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Freedom fighters

Bob Collins February 7, 2008, 2:40 PM Feb 7, 2008

When it comes to freedom, whose side are some of the U.S. allies on?

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Captain Bibeau’s lesson

Bob Collins February 7, 2008, 8:53 AM Feb 7, 2008

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Eighth graders in Roseville have learned a hard lesson: Sometimes their favorite teacher has to go to war.

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Goodbye Dayton’s

Bob Collins February 6, 2008, 1:42 PM Feb 6, 2008

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With the closing of Macy’s North, the last vestige of a Minnesota retailer disappears.

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The missing link?

Bob Collins February 6, 2008, 12:53 PM Feb 6, 2008

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A mother’s stress is linked to mental illness in children.

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An accidental death?

Bob Collins February 6, 2008, 12:35 PM Feb 6, 2008

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Heath Ledger’s autopsy leads to a premature conclusion that it was accidental.

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Musicians for Minneapolis

Bob Collins February 6, 2008, 11:41 AM Feb 6, 2008

A 3-CD set raises money for I-35W bridge victims and families.

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Mailbag: Suspect beef

Bob Collins February 6, 2008, 11:14 AM Feb 6, 2008

Questions and answers about a hold on beef shipped to Minnesota schools.

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The difference between men and women

Bob Collins February 6, 2008, 10:29 AM Feb 6, 2008

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… at least as it relates to the news. The Pew Research Center is out with a study today that chronicles the difference in news habits between men and women. Women consistently express more interest than men in stories about weather, health and safety, natural disasters and tabloid news. Men are more interested than women Read more →

What’s the message?

Bob Collins February 6, 2008, 9:28 AM Feb 6, 2008

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In the wake of the caucuses on Super Tuesday, did anyone hear your message?

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The new flag

Bob Collins February 5, 2008, 5:04 PM Feb 5, 2008

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The new Iraq flag has a familiar look.

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