NewsCut

The other side of the story

Bob Collins September 10, 2010, 3:36 PM Sep 10, 2010

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Two Muslim men go on a car ride and find a welcoming nation. There’s a special shout-out to you, North Dakota.

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Live-blogging: Bill Kling

Bob Collins September 10, 2010, 11:58 AM Sep 10, 2010

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He’s on Midday with Gary Eichten and it seems appropriate to use the occasion to see what people think, and what direction MPR should take, and maybe reminisce a bit.

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Five by 8

Battle of the crazy preachers (Five by 8 – 9/10/10)

Bob Collins September 10, 2010, 10:25 AM Sep 10, 2010

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A preacher complains she didn’t publicity when she burned a Quran years ago, the legacy of Bill Kling, how will the world end, Stark County’s race for county treasurer, and the perfect job for Packer fans.

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Out today

Bob Collins September 10, 2010, 4:31 AM Sep 10, 2010

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Friends: I’m out sick today so there is no posting today. In the meantime, talk among yourselves. In fact, start by completing this sentence: “The ___________________________________________ .”

Supreme Court limits protections against employer reprisal

Bob Collins September 9, 2010, 5:01 PM Sep 9, 2010

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The high court threw out the case of Elen Bahr, a white supervisor in Capella University’s communications department, who claimed she was fired because she opposed what she thought was discriminatory treatment of white workers.

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Cirrus on the block?

Bob Collins September 9, 2010, 2:38 PM Sep 9, 2010

The Duluth airplane manufacturer confirms it’s courting investors.

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The war on the brain injury

Bob Collins September 9, 2010, 1:48 PM Sep 9, 2010

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A new report says the U.S. military is denying Purple Hearts to soldiers who suffer traumatic brain injuries.

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If a Quran burns in the woods…

Bob Collins September 9, 2010, 12:03 PM Sep 9, 2010

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The AP refused to distribute pictures of a burning Quran…

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Considering dropouts

Bob Collins September 9, 2010, 11:17 AM Sep 9, 2010

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If the key to getting a dropout back in the classroom is Slug or at least a message the kids can relate to, what the key to keeping them there in the first place?

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Ethanol-producing state backs away from E-85

Bob Collins September 9, 2010, 10:52 AM Sep 9, 2010

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South Dakota has stopped using E-85 in its state fleet after determining that it costs 13-percent more than the regular gas. Instead, it’s going to try E-30.

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Surveys and trivia

Who dat stuck in traffic?

Bob Collins September 9, 2010, 10:36 AM Sep 9, 2010

If the Vikes can’t beat the Saints on the field, we’ll beat them on the highways.

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Five by 8

In the name of religion (Five by 8 – 9/9/10)

Bob Collins September 9, 2010, 7:44 AM Sep 9, 2010

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Does Terry Jones speak for all Christians, Redwood Falls’ generosity, a new social networking site for stories, is the kid in the street real, and dancing ’til the cops arrive.

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Weather

Report links severe weather to global warming

Bob Collins September 8, 2010, 2:45 PM Sep 8, 2010

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What made “tornado alley” move 500 miles north — to Minnesota — this summer? Why have there been two major floods in Iowa in recent years, and annual flooding in the Red River Valley of Minnesota?

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Era of the flashing yellow arrow

Bob Collins September 8, 2010, 10:31 AM Sep 8, 2010

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MnDOT begins installing a new traffic signal today — a flashing yellow arrow. What does it mean?

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Outside the Bachmann campaign

Bob Collins September 8, 2010, 9:19 AM Sep 8, 2010

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In a series of promos last week, CNN promised that its look at the Michele Bachmann campaign would be ‘beyond the sound bites,’ and would be ‘inside the campaign.’

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