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Archives for December 2009

Surveys and trivia

Study: Plenty of cities could support Vikings

Bob Collins December 8, 2009, 12:41 PM Dec 8, 2009

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A new study suggests there’s no shortage of cities that can take on an NFL franchise if one is interested in moving.

The Coker case

Bob Collins December 8, 2009, 11:45 AM Dec 8, 2009

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A rapist tries to become the first person ever released from a program that locks people up even after they’ve served out their sentences.

Remembering Lennon

Bob Collins December 8, 2009, 11:33 AM Dec 8, 2009

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Twenty-nine years later, does anyone still care on days other than the anniversary of John Lennon’s death?

Five at 8 – 12/8/09: The power of murals

Bob Collins December 8, 2009, 7:31 AM Dec 8, 2009

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If you could paint a mural of your neighborhood, what would it say, drinking dirty water, what is cap and trade, can you believe flu stories anymore, and what if the biggest threat is loneliness?

The Champlin Cougar video

Than Tibbetts December 7, 2009, 3:44 PM Dec 7, 2009

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See the video of the cougar caught on a Champlin police officer’s dashboard camera.

Five at 8 – 12/7/09: History and your story

kenpaulman December 7, 2009, 7:55 AM Dec 7, 2009

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A moment to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor, transforming fields, News Cut history, and a bit or two about the weather. With a side of jazzy rouser.

Art and money

kenpaulman December 4, 2009, 9:43 PM Dec 4, 2009

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A collection of coverage that explores the relationship between art and the economy.

Special afternoon edition: Three at 3

kenpaulman December 4, 2009, 2:50 PM Dec 4, 2009

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For those who miss the afternoon edition delivered by a slow-throw from a kid on a bike, we have a special Three at 3.

Five at 8 – 12/3/09: The passion for change?

Bob Collins December 4, 2009, 7:37 AM Dec 4, 2009

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Are we still interested in volunteering, Carol Molnau speaks, 100 days that will make your day, giving money to the newspaper, and how the air traffic control system depends on one guy with a key to a closet.

Fresh Eye on the Radio: ‘Friending’ the Secret Service

Bob Collins December 3, 2009, 5:17 PM Dec 3, 2009

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If not for Facebook, what would the Secret Service do?

Remember Iraq?

Bob Collins December 3, 2009, 2:41 PM Dec 3, 2009

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Do we have the ability to follow two wars at once?

Surveys and trivia

The Tiger remix

Bob Collins December 3, 2009, 1:50 PM Dec 3, 2009

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Tiger inspires a love song. Sort of.

Sometimes, crime pays

Bob Collins December 3, 2009, 1:13 PM Dec 3, 2009

The Minnesota Supreme Court rules counties can charge inmates for the cost of their incarceration.

Do taxes kill jobs?

Bob Collins December 3, 2009, 10:02 AM Dec 3, 2009

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Most states with lower taxes than Minnesota have unemployment rates higher than Minnesota’s.

Five at 8 – 12/3/09: Heroes of the justice system

Bob Collins December 3, 2009, 7:40 AM Dec 3, 2009

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The sacrifices of jurors, your tips to Minnesota newcomers, weddings by Facebook, sexting, and therapy via art.