An informed electorate? Bob Collins June 19, 2008, 3:55 PM Jun 19, 2008 3 Not where the economy is concerned. A new survey says most people don’t follow economic news. Read more →
Live blogging Minnesota News Council hearing – KSTP vs. Richfield Bob Collins June 19, 2008, 12:06 PM Jun 19, 2008 2 We’re “on the air” from the University of St. Thomas, where the Minnesota News Council is holding two hearings today with complaints from the public against a couple of media organizations. Read more →
Water under the bridge Bob Collins June 19, 2008, 10:17 AM Jun 19, 2008 1 What did MnDOT know about rusty gussets and when did it know it? A lot… two years ago, according to a report today. Read more →
Missing hikers found Bob Collins June 18, 2008, 8:17 PM Jun 18, 2008 The hikers, one from Minnesota, had called home earlier Wednesday but weren’t spotted for hours. Read more →
The human face of ‘capacity reductions’ Bob Collins June 18, 2008, 8:36 AM Jun 18, 2008 1 Behind all the lingo of layoffs, there’s a person. Read more →
Architecture poll: The final four Bob Collins June 18, 2008, 7:52 AM Jun 18, 2008 7 Now that K.G. has his championship, it’s time to finish another playoff run. Read more →
Steenland’s memo Bob Collins June 17, 2008, 9:27 PM Jun 17, 2008 3 Here’s the memo Northwest Airlines boss Doug Steenland sent to his employees on Tuesday. Read more →
It’s always something Bob Collins June 17, 2008, 5:05 PM Jun 17, 2008 These days, one plague replaces another. Read more →
It’s just stuff. Bob Collins June 17, 2008, 4:02 PM Jun 17, 2008 Picking through the ruins of the Cedar River flood. Read more →
The faces of same-sex marriage Bob Collins June 17, 2008, 2:27 PM Jun 17, 2008 8 An elderly couple marries in California. Read more →
What can be read into the reading test? Bob Collins June 17, 2008, 12:21 PM Jun 17, 2008 1 As with most standardized testing results, the closer one looks at the results, the wider the gap between success and failure. Read more →
Cash seizures by cops examined Bob Collins June 17, 2008, 11:36 AM Jun 17, 2008 3 A National Public Radio series looks at apparent abuses in the law that allows police to confiscate assets used in commission of a crime. Read more →
Optimism explored Bob Collins June 16, 2008, 8:57 PM Jun 16, 2008 31 Some people say we were a more optimistic country 50 years ago. Were we? Read more →
Minnesota – June 14-15, 2008 Bob Collins June 15, 2008, 9:52 AM Jun 15, 2008 10 A weekend in the life of Minnesota. Have you submitted your photograph yet? Read more →
A time to snap a picture Bob Collins June 13, 2008, 6:23 PM Jun 13, 2008 4 A tornado is bearing down on your kitchen. Do you (a) head for cover or (b) grab the camera? Read more →