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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for December 2008

The longest day

Bob CollinsBob 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.

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Should the driving age in Minnesota be raised?

Bob CollinsBob 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.

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Your person of the year

Bob CollinsBob 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?

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No time for reflection

Bob CollinsBob 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.

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Alzheimer’s

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 26, 2008, 11:02 AM Dec 26, 2008
1

Ten million baby boomers are going to develop Alzheimer’s.

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The half-empty economy

Bob CollinsBob 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.

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A note about Eartha Kitt

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 25, 2008, 6:51 PM Dec 25, 2008
2

America has occasionally felt most threatened by its singers.

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Holiday lights

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 24, 2008, 5:40 PM Dec 24, 2008
2

Videos featuring big-time Christmas light displays.

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Starting over

Bob CollinsBob 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.

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Your Christmas story

Bob CollinsBob 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.

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The lure of the train

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 23, 2008, 4:44 PM Dec 23, 2008
5

It takes tenacity to travel by train.

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Surveys and trivia

Next time, try some soft music, a bottle of wine and ‘Psycho’

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 23, 2008, 3:11 PM Dec 23, 2008
5

A study says romantic comedies create unrealistic expectations.

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Angels

Bob CollinsBob 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.

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Budget deficit online

Bob CollinsBob 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.

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Canvassing Board goes back to work

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 23, 2008, 9:00 AM Dec 23, 2008
1

Live-blogging the continuing saga of the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota.

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