U.S. reaction to the Russia-Georgia war Bob Collins August 13, 2008, 2:07 PM Aug 13, 2008 11 The U.S. is creeping toward some involvement in the war between Russia and Georgia. Minnesota’s politicians have little to say on the subject. Read more →
Last call for late drinking Bob Collins August 13, 2008, 12:37 PM Aug 13, 2008 Despite all the angst over allowing bar owners to stay open late during the Republican National Convention, few seem inclined to stay open until 4 a.m. Read more →
The R word Bob Collins August 13, 2008, 8:09 AM Aug 13, 2008 23 Retard. A new movie tests its acceptability in polite society. Read more →
Trees or electricity? Bob Collins August 13, 2008, 7:48 AM Aug 13, 2008 8 Why do utility crews clear-cut neighborhood trees? Because Congress said so. Read more →
Tales from Dairyland Bob Collins August 12, 2008, 4:09 PM Aug 12, 2008 1 Mom shoots daughter to win a $1 bet. Read more →
The first to know Bob Collins August 12, 2008, 1:01 PM Aug 12, 2008 1 Just you — and 350 million others — will find out when Barack Obama picks a running mate. Read more →
Free speech Bob Collins August 11, 2008, 3:44 PM Aug 11, 2008 6 Claims about violations of free speech are certainly less colorful — and perhaps, serious — than the old days in the Twin Cities. Read more →
Road closings for the GOP convention Bob Collins August 11, 2008, 3:21 PM Aug 11, 2008 Bottom line? Just say away from the Xcel Center. Read more →
The Olympic ideal Bob Collins August 11, 2008, 1:35 PM Aug 11, 2008 4 Two words: Beach volleyball Read more →
A letter from the Bachman family Bob Collins August 11, 2008, 10:24 AM Aug 11, 2008 An update on last weekend’s killing of a Minnesota icon. Read more →
Monday morning giggles Bob Collins August 11, 2008, 8:21 AM Aug 11, 2008 1 Sorry, flight attendants. We’re not really laughing at you; we’re laughing with you. Read more →
Perfection: Superior style Bob Collins August 10, 2008, 8:40 PM Aug 10, 2008 1 There are days that I think people would pay to live here. Sunday was most certainly one of those days. Read more →
From the ashes in Minneapolis Bob Collins August 8, 2008, 5:00 PM Aug 8, 2008 The City of Lakes Community Land Trust is making home ownership possible at a time when more people are losing their homes. Read more →
How we get our jollies Bob Collins August 8, 2008, 7:04 AM Aug 8, 2008 1 Two unrelated news stories are unnerving for their similarity. Read more →
Dispatches from Planet News Bob Collins August 7, 2008, 3:01 PM Aug 7, 2008 7 Six stories that have nothing to do with each other, that span the considerable extremes of a day in the U.S. Read more →