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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for May 2019

Good night and good news

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 31, 2019, 4:20 PM May 31, 2019
41

Running out of things to say (along with health issues) was one of the reasons I gave when I informed people last year that I would retire on my 65th birthday. Today is my 65th birthday. And this is the 17,071st, and last, NewsCut post.
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Theft of the Blog · You should meet ... Bob Collins

Storytime with Bob: A treat outside of the blog

Matt Mikus May 31, 2019, 3:00 PM May 31, 2019
3

Being a member of the MPR News staff for a little over a year, and located outside of the St. Paul office, I’ve only had the privilege to observe the NewsCut magic as many readers have, with interactions through emails and reading Bob Collins’ words. But the one time I got to meet Bob in Read more →

You should meet ... Bob Collins

Favorite NewsCuts? Here are mine.

Paul TostoPaul Tosto May 31, 2019, 11:06 AM May 31, 2019
45

Collins came in every day and made stuff that people wanted – really wanted – to read. That’s the best compliment anyone could ever get as a writer and reporter. He delivered the goods to the audience online and on the air. Read more →

You should meet ... Bob Collins

Theft of the blog: Yes, there is a real Bob Collins. This is what he’s like

Paul TostoPaul Tosto May 31, 2019, 8:30 AM May 31, 2019
17

Collins vowed to not write a goodbye post. We’re not sure if’s staying true to that, so here comes old friend Tom Weber “to sing a little on behalf of a friend who’s made immeasurable contributions to MPR and Minnesota.” Read more →

You should meet ... Bob Collins

Theft of the blog: He can build the plane and fly the plane

Paul TostoPaul Tosto May 31, 2019, 7:45 AM May 31, 2019
5

Here’s what it’s like to fly with Bob Collins in a plane he built. Read more →

You should meet ... Bob Collins

Theft of the blog: Was NewsCut an act of God? Well, kind of

Bill Wareham May 31, 2019, 7:00 AM May 31, 2019
5

NewsCut was born from an idea that started with a hurricane. We knew he’d be great — as long as no one called him a blogger. Read more →

Arts & Culture

Paul Tosto at workThis blog stood on the shoulders of a giant

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 30, 2019, 1:54 PM May 30, 2019
3
Paul Tosto at work

Paul Tosto applauded, supported, defended, and created a fair amount of the material that found its way onto these pages, and he did so without getting or needing attention. At least until today. Read more →

This or That

Tell your story

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 30, 2019, 7:01 AM May 30, 2019
107

The voice in my head, the feeling in my stomach, conspire to tell me the answer: nothing. Apparently, this is the day when I can’t fool anyone anymore. I knew it would come sooner or later. Read more →

What’s on MPR News – 5/30/19

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 30, 2019, 6:00 AM May 30, 2019
3

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you’ll hear today on MPR News. Read more →

Sports

In first pitch attempt, woman throws like a rapper

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2019, 1:43 PM May 29, 2019
16

Up until Tuesday evening, 50 Cent held the distinction of throwing the worst first pitch in the history of all ceremony. Read more →

Arts & Culture

To the storytellers

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2019, 10:30 AM May 29, 2019
15

We live in a golden age of storytelling that seems to have a uniquely Minnesota pedigree. Read more →

Sports

Red Bull pulls the plug on air races

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2019, 10:01 AM May 29, 2019
2

There’s irony — somewhere — in an announcement from Red Bull.
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Politics

Democrats brace for the comeback of Al Franken

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2019, 8:22 AM May 29, 2019
20

Franken isn’t talking about the quick push by Democrats to get him out of the Senate — led by presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who provided the final shove — but whether he paid too high a price is still being debated Read more →

Weather

Meteorologist loses it when viewers complain about tornado coverage

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2019, 7:10 AM May 29, 2019
15

Everybody has a breaking point and for a TV meteorologist in Ohio, it’s The Bachelorette. Read more →

What’s on MPR News – 5/29/19

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 29, 2019, 6:00 AM May 29, 2019
1

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you’ll hear today on MPR News. Read more →

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