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Tag: Dibs

This or That

‘Dibs!’

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 18, 2018, 8:08 AM Dec 18, 2018
17

It’s been awhile since we talked about “dibs”, the curious — and somewhat eccentric — practice of declaring as yours, that which is not yours.
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Weather

In parking space ‘dibs’, a return to barbarism

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2018, 8:58 AM Jan 9, 2018
57

The big storm on the East Coast has proven that once again. If the post-Armageddon demand for food doesn’t turn people into barbarians, the demand for a place to park will. Read more →

This or That

‘Dibs’ in River Falls

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 5, 2016, 2:26 PM Jul 5, 2016
7

People are already staking out parade viewing spots for a parade that doesn’t start until Friday evening. Read more →

This or That

‘Dibs’ in Nisswa

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 4, 2016, 8:25 AM Jul 4, 2016
1

A gentleman in Nisswa went old school when it came to saving a spot for the town’s 4th of July parade on Sunday evening. He saved his spot by actually occupying it. Read more →

Arts & Culture

‘Dibs’ in St. Peter

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 2, 2016, 6:21 PM Jul 2, 2016
0

Reader Andi Lassiter has responded to our request for pictures of the ways people are calling ‘dibs’ for July 4th parade viewing spots.
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‘Dibs’ season begins

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 3, 2013, 2:02 PM Jul 3, 2013
5

Save me a parade space? I don’t think so. Read more →

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