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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for February 2011

How will you deal with the rising price of gas?

David CazaresDavid Cazares February 28, 2011, 2:25 PM Feb 28, 2011
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A sampling of responses to Today’s Question: What might you do differently in response to the rise in gas prices?

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Sullivan’s blog is moving? Uh-oh

dgaraets February 28, 2011, 12:45 PM Feb 28, 2011
1

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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Five by 8

When 10 = 0 (5X8 – 2/28/11)

Hart Van DenburgHart Van Denburg February 28, 2011, 8:45 AM Feb 28, 2011
1

Minnesota natives Joel and Ethan Coen reminded us this year that the Western genre one of the great American contributions to film. Their remake of True Grit was greeted at the box offices with strong ticket sales and garnered respect from the Academy. In all, they received 10 nominations for the film. None of the nominations turned into a win.

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The humor of Public Radio

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 26, 2011, 4:50 PM Feb 26, 2011
5

An MPR reporter’s tribute to the music you get when put on hold.

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The week-in-review quiz

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 25, 2011, 5:13 PM Feb 25, 2011
27

We don’t necessarily envy you this week. There was a lot of news taking place from the far side of the planet to the house next door. Give it your best shot and be sure to report your score in the comments section. While there, feel free come up with some haiku to describe your Read more →

Free cellphone helps homeless man find daughter

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 25, 2011, 2:42 PM Feb 25, 2011
2

Another feel-good story about a homeless man is gaining some steam. Maybe this one will work out better than the Ted Williams saga.

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Carl’s last letter

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 25, 2011, 10:43 AM Feb 25, 2011

It was 18 years ago tomorrow that the World Trade Center was bombed.

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Five by 8

What’s up, Wisconsin? (5×8 – 2/25/11)

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 25, 2011, 7:11 AM Feb 25, 2011
10

Exploring the exotic land, drama on line one, driving Mr. Yogi, Duluth… very fast, and a statistical breakdown of the Oscar nominees.

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A ticket-buying bill of rights.

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 24, 2011, 3:30 PM Feb 24, 2011
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A group of lawmakers — partisan at that — has filed a bill with some sweeping reforms of the way tickets to events are sold.

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The price of oil

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 24, 2011, 12:47 PM Feb 24, 2011
1

With uprisings continuing to sweep across the Middle East, there wasn’t much in today’s first hour of MPR’s Midday to make us think someone at the Pentagon isn’t dusting off plans to take over Saudi Arabia’s oil feeds.

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A year in the life of a beard

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 24, 2011, 11:14 AM Feb 24, 2011

A Carleton student documents his beard.

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Who’s winning the public relations battle in Wisconsin?

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 24, 2011, 10:33 AM Feb 24, 2011
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Another poll is out today to muddy the discussion water over which side is winning the public relations battle in Wisconsin.

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It’s too early to predict 2012

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 24, 2011, 10:30 AM Feb 24, 2011
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We’re about to start — if we haven’t already started — the long slog toward congressional elections in 2012.

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Five by 8

Want a job? Give me your Facebook login (5×8 – 2/24/11)

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 24, 2011, 7:27 AM Feb 24, 2011
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Is Facebook a friend or foe, the end of the space race, war stories, when people do good, and tablet wars.

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