Educating the visitors Bob Collins August 31, 2008, 10:54 AM Aug 31, 2008 2 Reading blogs from attendees of the Republican National Convention reveals a serious lack of knowledge about Minnesota. Read more →
The CNN Grill Bob Collins August 31, 2008, 10:00 AM Aug 31, 2008 1 Next week, you can get in for half-angst. Read more →
Minneapolis-St. Paul 1 Denver 0 Bob Collins August 30, 2008, 10:35 PM Aug 30, 2008 3 The Twin Cities tried to impress the media on the eve of the Republican National Convention… and succeeded, apparently. Read more →
Who is Bob Fletcher? Bob Collins August 30, 2008, 2:51 PM Aug 30, 2008 3 The Ramsey County sheriff has raised his profile significantly with a series of raids before the RNC. Read more →
The no-fly zone Bob Collins August 30, 2008, 2:09 PM Aug 30, 2008 6 It’s about to get very quiet in the skies. Read more →
Protest groups decry raids, but refuse to answer reporters’ questions Bob Collins August 30, 2008, 10:37 AM Aug 30, 2008 13 The self-styled ‘anarchists’ in St. Paul are positively organized when it comes to stonewalling the media. Read more →
We’re underway Bob Collins August 30, 2008, 8:37 AM Aug 30, 2008 2 For all practical purposes, the Republican National Convention is underway with the first police raid of the convention. Read more →
Denver Diaries: The exodus Bob Collins August 29, 2008, 12:51 PM Aug 29, 2008 The last test of Denver’s ability to host the Democratic National Convention, was how well it got people out of town. Read more →
Take two Bob Collins August 29, 2008, 12:11 PM Aug 29, 2008 1 At the end of a national political convention, the big question is always the same: I wonder what happened this week in the real world? Read more →
Yankee Stadium renamed Irony Field Bob Collins August 29, 2008, 9:29 AM Aug 29, 2008 2 Don’t try to exercise your right to head to the bathroom during Yankee Stadium’s celebration of freedom. Read more →
Denver exhales; St. Paul holds its breath Bob Collins August 28, 2008, 6:25 PM Aug 28, 2008 Even with a major security challenge hours away, you could feel Denver exhaling a bit on Thursday afternoon. Read more →
Denver Diaries: Why you won’t be able to buy ‘McCain in a Bottle’ in the Twin Cities Bob Collins August 28, 2008, 1:39 PM Aug 28, 2008 1 Michael Harold’s plan to get rich has come a cropper. Read more →
Denver Diaries: The State Fair has nothing on downtown Denver Bob Collins August 28, 2008, 10:19 AM Aug 28, 2008 1 If you’re looking for something to do during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul next week, create a fictitious cause and then go out and try to attract attention. You will. Read more →
Denver Diaries: Bikes and guitars Bob Collins August 28, 2008, 9:47 AM Aug 28, 2008 Political convention? What political convention? Read more →
What’s up with cameras? Bob Collins August 28, 2008, 12:34 AM Aug 28, 2008 1 It’s not too early to compare police forces in Denver with the Twin Cities. Read more →