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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Saving Pvt. Hafterson: The Marines respond

Than Tibbetts October 8, 2009, 1:15 PM Oct 8, 2009
6

The Marines respond to the Pvt. Hafterson situation. The short version: The Corps says Hafterson lied.

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Taps for taps

Than Tibbetts October 8, 2009, 12:03 PM Oct 8, 2009
2

A West Fargo VFW turns to a “digital bugle” to play taps at military funerals, putting a real bugler out of a job.

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A descendant of slavery, in a House it helped build

Than Tibbetts October 8, 2009, 10:11 AM Oct 8, 2009

As a newspaper traces Michelle Obama’s roots from slavery to the White House, what does it matter to a nation that can still struggles with race?

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Five at 8: The Monkeys Can Talk

Than Tibbetts October 8, 2009, 8:00 AM Oct 8, 2009
6

Smarter monkeys, Al Capone’s hideout, a real moon shot, more concessions from airline passengers, and a peek back at Oct. 8, 1909.

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Twins vs. Yankees: Who’ll win the series?

Than Tibbetts October 7, 2009, 2:36 PM Oct 7, 2009
6

Since a good portion of us are still thinking about last night’s game, what’s your prediction for the ALDS?

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On Streaking

Than Tibbetts October 7, 2009, 9:04 AM Oct 7, 2009
18

A Stillwater student faces two weeks of suspension for dashing through a homecoming rally wearing a thong. Does the punishment fit the crime?

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Off the grid

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 6, 2009, 7:26 PM Oct 6, 2009
7

I’m driving back East for the funeral of my father-in-law, who died early this morning. While I’m away, Than Tibbetts and — if you’re lucky — Julia Schrenkler will be News Cutting.

In the pink

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 6, 2009, 1:58 PM Oct 6, 2009
3

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, how much pink is too much pink?

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School bus safety

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 6, 2009, 12:30 PM Oct 6, 2009
4

A usual question after a school bus accident is: ‘Why aren’t there seat belts on school buses?’

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Fire in the hole!

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 6, 2009, 10:57 AM Oct 6, 2009
1

If the weather is a little chilly for you, gather around 5th Avenue SE and Main St. SE in Minneapolis.

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The unbeloved

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 6, 2009, 9:21 AM Oct 6, 2009
2

The Metrodome is a haunted house that won’t go away.

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Five at 8 – 10/6/09: Dealmaking 101

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 6, 2009, 7:21 AM Oct 6, 2009
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How investors make money when companies fail, the cockpit view of MSP runway construction, is the thrill gone in the State of Hockey, you say Wanat and I say Khe Sanh, and perhaps it’s time for Letterman to zip it.

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Should Cabrera play?

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 5, 2009, 3:14 PM Oct 5, 2009
7

A key player for the Detroit Tigers is charged with domestic abuse.

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Has ‘the media’ told the economic story from Main Street?

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 5, 2009, 12:21 PM Oct 5, 2009
2

A study says most coverage has been on politics and big banks.

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Four year old channels Herb Brooks

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 5, 2009, 10:43 AM Oct 5, 2009

Perhaps there’s a sport event or two around here this might fit.

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