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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Fight … for your right … to parrrr-ty

bingrassia April 27, 2009, 9:50 AM Apr 27, 2009
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As you’ve no doubt heard already, there was a bit of a fracas over at the U of M this weekend, coinciding with the annual Spring Jam Block Party concert. The Minnesota Daily is on top of the story, but beyond the details of the news, the comment thread is pretty fascinating. Some readers are Read more →

Aircraft and animals

Than Tibbetts April 24, 2009, 2:13 PM Apr 24, 2009
3

Nearly 500 wildlife strikes were recorded at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport between 2000-2008.

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Protesting war

Than Tibbetts April 24, 2009, 10:11 AM Apr 24, 2009
7

An anti-war protest generates little buzz. Does anybody care anymore?

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Saberi on strike

Than Tibbetts April 23, 2009, 3:28 PM Apr 23, 2009
2

Jailed journalist Roxana Saberi goes on hunger strike to protest her detention and conviction.

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Live-blogging: Tax chairs on Midday

Than Tibbetts April 23, 2009, 10:38 AM Apr 23, 2009
4

Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, and Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington, are the chairs of their respective tax committees.

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Five at Eight: 4/23/09

Than Tibbetts April 23, 2009, 8:00 AM Apr 23, 2009
2

Putting the child-enticement story to rest, presidents, bacon — yes, bacon! — and a birthday for Bill.

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Around the world: “Box”

Than Tibbetts April 22, 2009, 4:09 PM Apr 22, 2009

Let’s take a trip around the world.

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Five at One: Busy Day Edition

Than Tibbetts April 22, 2009, 1:19 PM Apr 22, 2009
1

Following up on the Fox 9 child-enticement fiasco, expensive seats, professional blogging and a musician giving back.

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Shoes on a wire, theories in the air

kenpaulman April 22, 2009, 11:47 AM Apr 22, 2009
11

Do shoes on a wire say anything about your community?

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A clean slate for the city

Than Tibbetts April 22, 2009, 11:28 AM Apr 22, 2009
2

Flint, Mich., contemplates sweeping demolition as a way to save itself.

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Do we still need Earth Day?

bingrassia April 22, 2009, 7:43 AM Apr 22, 2009
14

An interesting thing happened on Morning Edition today. When host Cathy Wurzer asked listeners to send us text messages on how they were observing Earth Day (that’s today — I know — I had forgotten about it too), we got almost no response. One person said they were “keeping it non-fiction,” whatever that means. Later, Read more →

Grilled

Than Tibbetts April 21, 2009, 1:40 PM Apr 21, 2009
4

A study shows eating charred or burned meat may increase your risk of pancreatic cancer by 60 percent. Time to ban BBQ?

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Bo Obama’s Bemidji connection

Than Tibbetts April 21, 2009, 10:09 AM Apr 21, 2009

A Bemidji family finds out their pooch is the First Dog’s half-sister.

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Five at Eight: Diversion Edition

Than Tibbetts April 21, 2009, 8:00 AM Apr 21, 2009
1

Lions and gamers and lasers, oh my! Plus, the coolest piece of automotive maintenance you’ll ever see.

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Facing fears, the Internet way

kenpaulman April 20, 2009, 5:36 PM Apr 20, 2009
6

Do people face their fears using online videos or tools? Do you?

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