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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for July 2009

Five at 8 – 7/23/09

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 23, 2009, 7:28 AM Jul 23, 2009
8

Rep. Keith Ellison’s business, how many mistakes can the NY Times cram into one story, the pigs around us, pollution and IQ, and the health care debate.

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Live-blogging Obama’s news conference

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 22, 2009, 8:13 PM Jul 22, 2009
11

Fact-checking the president’s remarks.

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Weather

Random weather photos

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 22, 2009, 6:30 PM Jul 22, 2009
3

We got a late start on summer but this week has been a heck of a week for cloud watchers. This behemoth east of St. Paul — not expertly captured here — could’ve easily led to more rear-end accidents on I-94 during the rush hour. Deep thoughts while waiting for the traffic light to change Read more →

Bezos business

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 22, 2009, 5:42 PM Jul 22, 2009
1

Jeff Bezos provided more business advice in 9 minutes on Wednesday than most business schools appear to provide in four years.

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When laws go bad

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 22, 2009, 4:05 PM Jul 22, 2009
3

An ordinance against sex offenders created a public relations nightmare for a Florida county.

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Gun bill fails

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 22, 2009, 2:24 PM Jul 22, 2009

South Dakota Sen. John Thune’s attempt to expand the boundaries of concealed carry gun laws has failed.

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The health care debate

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 22, 2009, 1:01 PM Jul 22, 2009
5

It’s enough to make your head hurt.

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Trust

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 22, 2009, 11:36 AM Jul 22, 2009
4

It took a few days but ‘Cronkite backlash’ has started.

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Five at 8 – 7/22/09

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 22, 2009, 7:36 AM Jul 22, 2009
18

Did someone say ‘post-racial America,’ live lobster sushi, can you solve traffic problems, how bad are things in Hibbing, and a tour of where the Cold War weapons began.

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Red light cameras

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 21, 2009, 2:26 PM Jul 21, 2009
12

A high-tech solution for red light cameras? How about a low-tech version? Brakes.

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Airline fees

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 21, 2009, 1:41 PM Jul 21, 2009
2

The cost of checking your bags at the ticket counter is going up again.

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Bridge probe boss leaves NTSB

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 21, 2009, 12:25 PM Jul 21, 2009

Mark Rosenker was the federal face of the Minneapolis bridge collapse.

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Weather

All or nothing at all

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 21, 2009, 12:23 PM Jul 21, 2009
1

In a matter of minutes on Tuesday, the Twin Cities went from a drought to a flood.

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Five at 8 – 7/21/09

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 21, 2009, 6:50 AM Jul 21, 2009
10

Concealed carry, when men are victims of domestic abuse, Sotomayor’s written answers, newspapers vs. web, and why you shouldn’t clap at a classical music concert.

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Airline that promised cheap fares folds

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 20, 2009, 4:58 PM Jul 20, 2009
1

The apparent pent-up demand for cheap flights from the Twin Cities to Toledo will remain pent up.

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