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The Democratic race by the numbers

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 11:57 AM May 20, 2008

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Is there any spin of the numbers that shows Clinton leading Obama? One.

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Disasters waiting to happen

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 11:12 AM May 20, 2008

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China tops all when it comes to the worst natural disasters. The U.S., by contrast, isn’t even close in suffering.

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Charter school under fire, again

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 8:25 AM May 20, 2008

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How the Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy won the battle and lost the war.

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The last day of smiles

Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 7:27 AM May 20, 2008

Before-and-after images from the earthquake in China.

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What women want

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 4:56 PM May 19, 2008

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New studies indicate that gender discrimination may not be behind a dearth of women in science and technology.

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The vice presidential book

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 3:55 PM May 19, 2008

Bookmakers are giving Tim Pawlenty a decent shot at being John McCain’s running mate.

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Russian red creates a black bottom line

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 3:25 PM May 19, 2008

Russia is now the fastest-growing trading partner of Minnesota exporters.

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Tax cap to cause tax increases?

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 12:52 PM May 19, 2008

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One suburban official says the cap on property taxes will cause cities to raise taxes the full amount allowed under the new law.

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Health care’s new direction?

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 11:38 AM May 19, 2008

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A regional provider tries same-day test results and and a strange way of telling you about it.

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The Lynx return

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 11:20 AM May 19, 2008

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It’s hard to remember a time when a basketball team in Minnesota was worth watching.

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Junked junk

Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 9:59 AM May 19, 2008

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Big traffic backup on I-94 westbound in St. Paul.

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Is a new China emerging from the rubble?

Tim Nelson May 16, 2008, 1:12 PM May 16, 2008

China is seeing an unprecedented outpouring for victims of this week’s earthquake. It may mark a turning point for the nation, say observers like Adam Minter.

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Chinese students at the U are collecting quake aid

Tim Nelson May 15, 2008, 9:46 PM May 15, 2008

There are roughly 1,000 Chinese students and scholars at the University of Minnesota, and they’re hoping to send some relief to victims of this week’s earthquake.

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