Guns sales jump with Obama presidency Bob Collins January 12, 2009, 4:05 PM Jan 12, 2009 12 Many gun store owners say they’re worried about the future under Obama. And that’s great for business. Read more →
What happens when the cameras stop rolling? Bob Collins January 8, 2009, 6:06 PM Jan 8, 2009 2 Would public violence exist if we put away our cameras, tape recorders, and notepads and simply took a hike? Read more →
Graduation day Bob Collins January 8, 2009, 3:24 PM Jan 8, 2009 9 Dennis LeTourneau says he’d be dead today if he hadn’t gone through Drug Court. Read more →
Alleged RNC Molotov cocktail maker to change plea Bob Collins January 7, 2009, 5:55 PM Jan 7, 2009 3 If a second man charged does not change his plea, an FBI informant will have to tell his story in open court. Read more →
Flying while Muslim? Bob Collins January 2, 2009, 10:21 AM Jan 2, 2009 11 An incident this week is similar to one in Minneapolis in 2006. Read more →
You’re fired! Bob Collins December 30, 2008, 9:26 PM Dec 30, 2008 11 A funny story about a Polk County payloader being driven into a riven isn’t so funny anymore. Read more →
One fire = One life Bob Collins December 22, 2008, 9:16 AM Dec 22, 2008 1 Was justice served by the prosecution of Stephen Posniak? Read more →
Where were the regulators? Bob Collins December 15, 2008, 3:43 PM Dec 15, 2008 1 If you’re making money with an investment, it’s a good idea to ask why. Read more →
Protecting property: The right to spray Bob Collins December 13, 2008, 8:01 AM Dec 13, 2008 4 A Willmar man is in trouble for using fox urine against kids who were toilet-papering his house. Read more →
Sources Bob Collins December 10, 2008, 8:27 AM Dec 10, 2008 6 The corruption scandal in Illinois, and a senator’s problems in Minnesota, invite discussion about the parallel track of newspaper and prosecutor investigations. Read more →
Guns in Mumbai Bob Collins November 30, 2008, 8:30 AM Nov 30, 2008 1 A prominent Indian blogger has brought his handgun out of hiding. Read more →
You are the editor Bob Collins November 28, 2008, 9:07 AM Nov 28, 2008 16 The Mumbai story lacks the ‘elusive Minnesota connection.’ Maybe that’s why it’s getting second-rate attention. Read more →
Latest Mumbai coverage Bob Collins November 27, 2008, 7:59 PM Nov 27, 2008 1 Two social networking sites offer an on-the-ground picture. Read more →
Mumbai attacks Bob Collins November 26, 2008, 3:05 PM Nov 26, 2008 4 British and U.S. nationals are being targeted. Read more →
The laser threat Bob Collins November 26, 2008, 2:46 PM Nov 26, 2008 3 If laser pointers are a threat to planeloads of people, why hasn’t someone tried to ban them? Read more →