The longest day Bob Collins December 29, 2008, 7:35 AM Dec 29, 2008 1 At 5:59:59 p.m. on Wednesday, a second will be added to the day. Read more →
Should the driving age in Minnesota be raised? Bob Collins December 27, 2008, 8:39 AM Dec 27, 2008 24 A tragic accident in Alexandria may reopen the discussion on a higher driving age. Read more →
Your person of the year Bob Collins December 26, 2008, 6:28 PM Dec 26, 2008 12 Who do you know who made a difference in your life or someone else’s? Read more →
No time for reflection Bob Collins December 26, 2008, 12:13 PM Dec 26, 2008 1 A poll says the American people aren’t prepared to say much more than ‘good riddance’ to the Bush years. Read more →
Alzheimer’s Bob Collins December 26, 2008, 11:02 AM Dec 26, 2008 1 Ten million baby boomers are going to develop Alzheimer’s. Read more →
The half-empty economy Bob Collins December 26, 2008, 9:07 AM Dec 26, 2008 7 If you listen to the news reports about holiday sales, you’d think the end is near. It’s always that way. Read more →
A note about Eartha Kitt Bob Collins December 25, 2008, 6:51 PM Dec 25, 2008 2 America has occasionally felt most threatened by its singers. Read more →
Holiday lights Bob Collins December 24, 2008, 5:40 PM Dec 24, 2008 2 Videos featuring big-time Christmas light displays. Read more →
Starting over Bob Collins December 24, 2008, 1:35 PM Dec 24, 2008 We may never know who donated $1 million to help Burnsville fire victims. But we do know the names of some other people who are helping just as much. Read more →
Your Christmas story Bob Collins December 24, 2008, 7:34 AM Dec 24, 2008 5 We need a bit of a pick-me-up and we’re counting on you. Tell us your Christmas story. Read more →
The lure of the train Bob Collins December 23, 2008, 4:44 PM Dec 23, 2008 5 It takes tenacity to travel by train. Read more →
Surveys and trivia Next time, try some soft music, a bottle of wine and ‘Psycho’ Bob Collins December 23, 2008, 3:11 PM Dec 23, 2008 5 A study says romantic comedies create unrealistic expectations. Read more →
Angels Bob Collins December 23, 2008, 1:57 PM Dec 23, 2008 3 A North Carolina woman claims a light on a TV monitor is an angel. Read more →
Budget deficit online Bob Collins December 23, 2008, 1:53 PM Dec 23, 2008 The House of Representatives has set up a Web site for ideas on how to close the budget gap. Read more →
Canvassing Board goes back to work Bob Collins December 23, 2008, 9:00 AM Dec 23, 2008 1 Live-blogging the continuing saga of the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota. Read more →