On Caroline Kennedy Bob Collins December 21, 2008, 9:20 AM Dec 21, 2008 5 Opponents say she’s not qualified to be a U.S. senator. What qualifications should a senator have? Read more →
Decoding the snow emergency Bob Collins December 20, 2008, 3:02 PM Dec 20, 2008 3 Minneapolis and St. Paul both have snow emergencies in effect. You’ll need a slide ruler to figure them out, however. Read more →
Is Northwest Airlines still a local story? Bob Collins December 19, 2008, 8:47 PM Dec 19, 2008 2 If we don’t have a hometown airline anymore, should we care about Delta? Read more →
There is no (Operation) Santa Bob Collins December 19, 2008, 7:40 AM Dec 19, 2008 4 The Postal Service closes down the program that’s made kids happy for over 100 years. Read more →
Science news Bob Collins December 18, 2008, 1:26 PM Dec 18, 2008 3 For sheer fascinating stories, nothing beats the medical field. Read more →
Immigration patterns Bob Collins December 18, 2008, 8:20 AM Dec 18, 2008 2 A graphical look at how immigration to the U.S. has changed. Read more →
If the shoe fits, throw it Bob Collins December 18, 2008, 7:40 AM Dec 18, 2008 7 We are at the dawn of a new age of shoe-throwing, apparently. Read more →
Recommended reading: Saving Dad Bob Collins December 13, 2008, 3:29 PM Dec 13, 2008 1 A TV anchor writes about the death of his father. Read more →
Can you make money in the newspaper business? Bob Collins December 13, 2008, 2:50 PM Dec 13, 2008 2 Big-city newspapers are going down, but the average newspaper makes money. Read more →
On the road Bob Collins December 12, 2008, 6:24 AM Dec 12, 2008 News Cut heads for Duluth and Ely. Read more →
We now conclude our broadcast day Bob Collins December 11, 2008, 12:51 PM Dec 11, 2008 13 Maybe we’re not a 24/7 society anymore. Read more →
Flag day Bob Collins December 9, 2008, 5:39 PM Dec 9, 2008 1 It’s a fine line between using the American flag as a display of patriotism, and desecrating it by neglect. Read more →
Why is the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring NPR programs? Bob Collins December 8, 2008, 9:06 AM Dec 8, 2008 6 A controversial workplace program gets a plug via NPR, over the objections of some listeners. Read more →
Smells like team spirit Than Tibbetts December 5, 2008, 10:47 AM Dec 5, 2008 9 A company creates perfumes and colognes inspired by almae matres. What’s your eau de college? Read more →
Why do airplanes crash? Bob Collins December 2, 2008, 11:53 AM Dec 2, 2008 11 Malcolm Gladwell says there’s a cultural component to plane crashes. Read more →