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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

By dgaraets

dgeraets@mpr.org

Church basement problem-solving

dgaraets May 12, 2011, 2:40 PM May 12, 2011

Use hot dish to patch potholes? It might work.

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Weather

Does God send messages by tornado?

dgaraets May 12, 2011, 12:50 PM May 12, 2011
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There’s more fodder for those who think severe weather is a divine rebuke.

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“First Responders,” huh? Likely story.

dgaraets March 4, 2011, 1:00 PM Mar 4, 2011

When a fire crew is denied admission to the Capitol, it may mean security is a little tight.

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A crack in the Wisconsin GOP?

dgaraets March 3, 2011, 1:35 PM Mar 3, 2011

Republican senator backs away from Gov. Walker’s attack on unions.

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Cover it, but don’t care about it

dgaraets March 2, 2011, 1:00 PM Mar 2, 2011
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A journalist’s infraction at a NASCAR event: He applauded the winner.

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Swords. Shadows. What else do you need?

dgaraets March 1, 2011, 12:05 PM Mar 1, 2011

Japanese actor/dancer/female impersonator gives a performance of … something.

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Sullivan’s blog is moving? Uh-oh

dgaraets February 28, 2011, 12:45 PM Feb 28, 2011
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Sullivan’s blog, the Daily Dish, has been lured away by the Daily Beast.

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Monday morning rouser

dgaraets February 28, 2011, 11:13 AM Feb 28, 2011

Joe Cocker at Woodstock: Not as memorable as Dooley Wilson, but pretty good.

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Escape from Wisconsin

dgaraets February 17, 2011, 3:50 PM Feb 17, 2011
12

If you were a state senator on the lam, where would you go?

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OK, Watson, you’re smart. Let’s see you laugh.

dgaraets February 17, 2011, 2:30 PM Feb 17, 2011

Computer contestant on “Jeopardy!” has an empty set in the witty repartee department.

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Another entry in the Homeland Security film festival

dgaraets December 17, 2010, 1:15 PM Dec 17, 2010
1

The Mall of America’s DHS film is more likely to appeal to the art-house crowd.

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Attention, shoppers: Security alert in Aisle 6

dgaraets December 16, 2010, 11:48 AM Dec 16, 2010
14

Janet Napolitano takes Homeland Security to the heartland.

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Richard Holbrooke’s last words

dgaraets December 15, 2010, 11:44 AM Dec 15, 2010
1

Why wouldn’t he have called for peace in Afghanistan?

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Weather

At least we’re not reduced to eating penguins

dgaraets December 14, 2010, 12:00 PM Dec 14, 2010
2

The snow’s making life difficult, but let’s count our blessings.

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A chance to go to Norway … unless you’ve been to Norway

dgaraets December 13, 2010, 12:21 PM Dec 13, 2010
5

Reality show seeks Norwegian-Americans who’ve never gotten around to making a visit.

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