First flight Bob Collins July 3, 2008, 3:28 PM Jul 3, 2008 1 A Minnesota company flies its very light jet for the first time. It could change the airport near you. Read more →
The disappearing lottery jackpot Bob Collins July 3, 2008, 11:32 AM Jul 3, 2008 2 Some states keep selling lottery tickets after the advertised jackpot has been won. What about Minnesota? Read more →
When nobody cares Bob Collins July 2, 2008, 4:52 PM Jul 2, 2008 12 One of the more disturbing videos of late is the one showing a woman dying on the floor of a hospital, and nobody willing to help. Read more →
Break a habit or break the bank Bob Collins July 2, 2008, 10:39 AM Jul 2, 2008 25 Is it possible to save a few bucks on gasoline without sacrificing much? Read more →
Things your parents told you Bob Collins July 2, 2008, 9:58 AM Jul 2, 2008 3 It’s the second-slowest news week of the year. Prepare for a barrage of ‘duh’ stories. Read more →
20 things you didn’t know about oil Bob Collins July 2, 2008, 7:07 AM Jul 2, 2008 4 Here’s one: Oil was once used as a health drink. Read more →
Peace and protest Tim Nelson July 1, 2008, 9:35 PM Jul 1, 2008 9 Police and war protesters met outside the Xcel Energy Center this afternoon. It started off so smoothly, you’d think it was by invitation. Read more →
Brass plays, taxpayer pays Bob Collins June 29, 2008, 9:06 PM Jun 29, 2008 The heads of the states’ National Guard spend a week in a plush resort on St. Thomas. Read more →
Paper and plastic Bob Collins June 29, 2008, 8:29 PM Jun 29, 2008 2 The Star Tribune’s newspaper bags are biodegradable, starting Monday. Read more →
Blimp Bob Collins June 28, 2008, 6:58 PM Jun 28, 2008 9 Blimps are one of the few aircraft that still get some attention when they fly overhead. Read more →
Live-blogging Midmorning: Who is an American? Bob Collins June 27, 2008, 1:45 AM Jun 27, 2008 36 What does it mean to be an American? Join the conversation as News Cut live-blogs today’s Midmorning. Read more →
Who’s drinking? Bob Collins June 26, 2008, 2:22 PM Jun 26, 2008 1 Now that bars will be staying open later during the Republican Naitonal Convention in St. Paul, who will you most likely see in the local watering hole? Read more →
Piggybacking on a theme Tim Nelson June 26, 2008, 1:46 PM Jun 26, 2008 3 There’s something similar in the approach to Gay Pride taken by two area publications. Read more →
On top of the world Bob Collins June 25, 2008, 2:16 PM Jun 25, 2008 8 Next to Honolulu, Minneapolis rules America. Read more →
Leonid Hurwicz, 1917-2008 Bob Collins June 25, 2008, 1:20 PM Jun 25, 2008 The Nobel Prize winner from Minnesota died Tuesday, according to a University of Minnesota spokesman. Read more →