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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Going up

Bob CollinsBob Collins August 3, 2010, 12:59 PM Aug 3, 2010

A camera tethered to a bunch of balloons is missing in Plymouth? I’ve got just the guy to help.

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Thudy reveals damage from tongue pierthings

Bob CollinsBob Collins August 3, 2010, 11:57 AM Aug 3, 2010
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A University of Buffalo study says braces will be needed for people who have their tongues pierced.

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Why the Favre retirement is likely true

Bob CollinsBob Collins August 3, 2010, 10:47 AM Aug 3, 2010

There’s no good reason why Brett Favre should return to the Vikings.

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Weather

Where can a person get a drink around here? Some thirsty golfers out of luck

David CazaresDavid Cazares August 3, 2010, 10:39 AM Aug 3, 2010
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On a sweltering day like today, a healing drink of cold water on a public golf course can be rather hard to come by. Turns out it’s sort of a tough decision for Minnesota golf course operators whether to provide a few coolers for customers, many of whom develop a mighty thirst during a typical four to five hour round.

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Five by 8

Five by 8 – 8/3/10: A parental blind eye?

Bob CollinsBob Collins August 3, 2010, 7:08 AM Aug 3, 2010
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Chlamydia and the Minnesota parent, pols and their relationship with their donors, swimming and climate change, are your gadgets the new diamonds, and people fight back against Pillsbury.

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On YouTube, there’s poetry – and then there’s poetry

dgaraets August 2, 2010, 2:34 PM Aug 2, 2010

Taking poetry to a venue where there are plenty of patrons with lots of time on their hands.

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Monday Morning Rouser

dgaraets August 2, 2010, 9:57 AM Aug 2, 2010

Maybe you’re strong, but what’s the good of ringing a bell?

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Five by 8

8/02/10 – Five by 8: Kicking and screaming

Eric Ringham August 2, 2010, 8:00 AM Aug 2, 2010
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NY rep outburst; digital plagiarism and our failing generation?; oil update; Arizona escape; grilling recipes for the end of the summer

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Weather

South Dakota hailstone sets U.S. records

dgaraets July 30, 2010, 1:30 PM Jul 30, 2010

A giant hailstone that fell in South Dakota has set the national record for weight and diameter, according to the National Weather Service.

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The illicit things they carried

dgaraets July 30, 2010, 10:53 AM Jul 30, 2010
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An artist shot images of confiscated items at Kennedy Airport. Photographic proof that it takes all kinds.

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Five by 8

7/30/10 – Five by 8: Irreversible mistakes?

Eric Ringham July 30, 2010, 8:00 AM Jul 30, 2010
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Pakistan doesn’t like the U.S.; Arizona’s immigration laws take effect; fix the oil spill for $1 million; man sues over dead unborn child; Wikileaks has blood on their hands

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A month and millions to improve schools

dgaraets July 29, 2010, 1:57 PM Jul 29, 2010

Nineteen of Minnesota’s consistently lowest-achieving schools will share nearly $24.5 million of $3.5 billion in federal funds to help turn around student performance.

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White House kids: Most of them turn out all right

dgaraets July 29, 2010, 11:28 AM Jul 29, 2010

Before Chelsea’s walk down the aisle, a moment of bipartisan bliss.

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You rope you tie me; your health care makes me crazy

dgaraets July 29, 2010, 10:08 AM Jul 29, 2010
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An interesting morning on the radio.

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7/29/10 – Five by 8: Changing habits

Eric Ringham July 29, 2010, 7:50 AM Jul 29, 2010
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Star Wars on NY subway; zebra mussels in MN lake; Facebook security leak, again; who want’s to be an imam?; and Google is everywhere

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