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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for April 2008

Live-blogging ‘Energy and National Security’

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 17, 2008, 7:04 PM Apr 17, 2008
16

Where do you think your gasoline comes from?

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The brains behind the award

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 17, 2008, 4:39 PM Apr 17, 2008
2

How did a meat packing plant in Austin win a safety award with a couple of dozen sick workers? Now we know.

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The reports of nuclear’s demise were greatly exaggerated

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 17, 2008, 1:58 PM Apr 17, 2008
4

In 1994, the Legislature thought it was setting the stage for the end of nuclear power in Minnesota. It hasn’t turned out that way.

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Theology vs. trivia

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 17, 2008, 9:29 AM Apr 17, 2008
8

The country is struggling to discuss the pope’s visit.

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I’ve got a secret

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 16, 2008, 6:08 PM Apr 16, 2008
11

Should journalists honor a promise to a source even if it hurts innocent people?

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Love Yemeni style

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 16, 2008, 5:43 PM Apr 16, 2008
6

An 8 year old girl gets a divorce. Why isn’t this as shocking it as it used to be?

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Are we more talk than walk?

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 16, 2008, 4:08 PM Apr 16, 2008
8

A survey says most of us want to do more to help our neighbors. So what’s stopping us?

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Plant with sick workers wins health award

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 16, 2008, 2:31 PM Apr 16, 2008
4

A meat plant in Austin where 13 workers got sick is recognized by the American Meat Institute for worker safety.

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Doodling the news

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 16, 2008, 11:04 AM Apr 16, 2008

The notes talk-show guests leave behind.

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The Wayback Machine: Gas prices

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 16, 2008, 8:20 AM Apr 16, 2008
6

Today’s suffocating gasoline prices are tomorrow’s bargains.

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What we’ve learned

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 16, 2008, 8:05 AM Apr 16, 2008

A year after the Virginia Tech massacre, Minnesota colleges and universities have elevated the need for mental health services for students.

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The Southwest Airlines Factor and more answers to your questions

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 15, 2008, 7:02 PM Apr 15, 2008

You’ve been submitting your questions about the Northwest-Delta merger. We’ve been finding the answers. Here are more.

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How long will it take to paint over Northwest?

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 15, 2008, 5:28 PM Apr 15, 2008
2

It could be years before the last red tail disappears.

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The investors have spoken

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 15, 2008, 3:50 PM Apr 15, 2008
1

And they want more layoffs and cuts at a merged Northwest and Delta.

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Whither the NWA headquarters?

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 15, 2008, 3:12 PM Apr 15, 2008
1

The new airline’s headquarters will be in Atlanta, but the executive offices of Northwest will stay open. Gov. Pawlenty wants to know how that’ll work.

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