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The art of raising children of the world

Bob Collins May 17, 2015, 8:42 PM May 17, 2015

I flew the official airplane of Team NewsCut to the Berkshires of Massachusetts on Friday, to attend the wedding of my niece on Saturday.

With the ceremonies out of the way, Sunday was chance to give airplane rides to family members who were so interested, including our grand nieces, two young girls, sharp as whips and destined for great things. Smart, inquisitive, and soaking up what’s around them.

These sorts of things don’t just happen.
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Why is AJ Clemente on TV?

Bob Collins April 24, 2013, 11:17 AM Apr 24, 2013

There’s a curious backlash against AJ Clemente today and not because he said you-know-what and then you-know-what on the air at a Bismarck, North Dakota TV station over the weekend, shortly before getting fired.

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How not to deep fry a turkey

Nate Minor November 21, 2012, 9:32 AM Nov 21, 2012

Step one: a vat of hot oil. Step two: a big, cold bird. Step three: inexperienced enthusiasm. What could go wrong?

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The Christmas TV ad blitz begins

Bob Collins November 12, 2012, 3:23 PM Nov 12, 2012

We officially begin Christmas TV ad critic season! Welcome. Nice to see you again.

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Flugtag moments

Bob Collins July 6, 2012, 5:13 PM Jul 6, 2012

Red Bull picked a bad year to skip Saint Paul for Flugtag.

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Policy and a Pint: The Line Between News and Opinion

Bob Collins November 19, 2010, 2:56 PM Nov 19, 2010

Details have been announced for next month’s session on the line between opinion and news.

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Blogging the ride

Bob Collins May 13, 2009, 3:23 PM May 13, 2009

Testing the allure of bike-to-work week, suburban style.

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Have we seen the last of the Delta Queen?

Bob Collins October 22, 2008, 8:36 AM Oct 22, 2008

Is the Mississippi River icon dying because it’s a safety hazard, or because its owner tangled with a campaign contributor to a Minnesota congressman?

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Hanging up the phone

Bob Collins December 4, 2007, 4:33 PM Dec 4, 2007

With the end of the payphone comes the end of a means to talk to strangers.