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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Tag: Uncategorized

No pants on light rail

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 12, 2009, 12:00 PM Jan 12, 2009
4

A no-pants day on light-rail in Phoenix helps the transit system achieve its mission.

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Airline fees

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 12, 2009, 10:50 AM Jan 12, 2009

Passengers may not like the baggage fees, but they’re more than willing to pay them.

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The week-in-review quiz

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2009, 5:45 PM Jan 9, 2009
9

There’s something comforting in the peaceful exchange of power — a baton not dropped, a presidency assured, a News Cut Quiz not aced.

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Presidents in a row

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 7, 2009, 4:01 PM Jan 7, 2009
16

Five presidents at the White House at once. Has it ever happened before?

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When your work matters

Than Tibbetts January 5, 2009, 8:38 AM Jan 5, 2009
4

When was the last time you had to issue a press release when you took a sick day?

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What not to bring to the inauguration

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 4, 2009, 4:21 PM Jan 4, 2009
4

Has there ever been an assassination attempt with a sign?

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How to balance the state budget

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 2, 2009, 2:22 PM Jan 2, 2009
5

Talking philosophy is easier than talking specifics

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The question

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 2, 2009, 2:15 PM Jan 2, 2009

Is it ever wrong to do the right thing?

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Whose year was it?

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 31, 2008, 3:39 PM Dec 31, 2008
9

Take the News Cut Quiz and see if you remember aspects of the year most of us have long forgotten.

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The year in review

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 30, 2008, 11:08 AM Dec 30, 2008
1

It started off cold, warmed up, then got cold again.

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Should the driving age in Minnesota be raised?

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 27, 2008, 8:39 AM Dec 27, 2008
24

A tragic accident in Alexandria may reopen the discussion on a higher driving age.

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Holiday lights

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 24, 2008, 5:40 PM Dec 24, 2008
2

Videos featuring big-time Christmas light displays.

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The lure of the train

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 23, 2008, 4:44 PM Dec 23, 2008
5

It takes tenacity to travel by train.

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Angels

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 23, 2008, 1:57 PM Dec 23, 2008
3

A North Carolina woman claims a light on a TV monitor is an angel.

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The Burnsville fire

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 23, 2008, 7:39 AM Dec 23, 2008
2

Ways to help the victims of an apartment complex fire.

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