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You should meet … Bob Collins

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
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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
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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 →

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