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When a soldier dies

Bob Collins January 18, 2013, 2:12 PM Jan 18, 2013

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When a soldier dies, a governor orders flags lowered, we newspeople run a story, a town says ‘goodbye,’ and then everyone moves on.

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That’s ‘Obama’ to you

Bob Collins January 18, 2013, 11:09 AM Jan 18, 2013

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NPR ends the practice of referring to the president as ‘Mr.” on second reference.

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What happened in North Mankato?

Bob Collins January 18, 2013, 10:48 AM Jan 18, 2013

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Yesterday, police went to a home in North Mankato to check on a resident there. Hours later, the person inside was dead and it’s not at all clear –yet — why.

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Five by 8

Forgetting the ’70s? (5×8 – 1/18/13)

Bob Collins January 18, 2013, 7:25 AM Jan 18, 2013

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What does Peavey Plaza say to you, when you can’t control information, a picture of Prince, that’s one for the gun owner, and Dear Mr. President.

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Mary and Bob

Mary and Bob (audio) – 1/17/13

Bob Collins January 17, 2013, 4:44 PM Jan 17, 2013

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Unemployment drops in Minnesota, except for people still looking for work. Protecting the privacy of racist kids. Dear Abby and the high school guidance counselor.

That’s pretty much the gist of today’s news conversation with Mary Lucia of The Current.

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The amazing flu

Bob Collins January 17, 2013, 3:35 PM Jan 17, 2013

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It’s almost hard to hate the flu when you realize the amazing things it does.

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Racism at Washburn

Bob Collins January 17, 2013, 12:43 PM Jan 17, 2013

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Someone hung a black doll from a noose, but officials won’t say what discipline resulted.

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Is religion a marital deal-breaker?

Bob Collins January 17, 2013, 10:58 AM Jan 17, 2013

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Can a couple that has a different view of religion be happily married?

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Five by 8

The day Deadspin exposed journalists (5×8 – 1/17/13)

Bob Collins January 17, 2013, 7:17 AM Jan 17, 2013

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The stench from South Bend, what’s going on in the cockpit, Wisconsin judge orders man to stop having kids, the hero of the Oil Patch, and the irresistible desire to jump into a frozen lake.

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Mary and Bob