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November 21, 2018 3:31 AM

Lawsuits and high school football playoffs go hand in hand

Why would someone stand on the sidelines dressed as a referee? Why would a team allow him to? Did it impact the game? And who's suing whom, anyway. Ah, details!

by Bob Collins

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November 21, 2018 2:45 AM

In an honest obit, a discussion of mental health

The family of Thomas Kingsley Lawrence certainly had a difficult mission in writing the obituary for their son, who took his own life. They met the challenge head on, and produced one of the most courageous and honest obituaries we've seen.

by Bob Collins

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November 21, 2018 1:17 AM

Music bonds parents and kids at this high school

In Frisco, Texas a wise music teacher -- as if there's any other kind -- has found the perfect way to keep parents and her students on the same page: an orchestra of parents.

by Bob Collins

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November 21, 2018 12:00 AM

What’s on MPR News – 11/21/18

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.

by Bob Collins

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November 20, 2018 6:53 AM

Video: What it looks like when a helicopter flies into a wildfire

The crew was dropping water on the so-called Woolsey Fire earlier this month when it got a call to rescue people trapped on a mountain top.

by Bob Collins

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November 20, 2018 5:33 AM

The vanishing American vacation

Let's see: minimum wage, paid sick leave are on the clock. Here's one more idea for a mandatory workplace ordinance: What if you had to take the vacation time you've got coming?

by Bob Collins

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November 20, 2018 3:56 AM

Minn. social studies teacher accepts write-in win for the kids

If you're going to win a write-in campaign, it helps to have a simple name because by law the first and last name must be spelled correctly. So it's impressive that Dan Rechtzigel is the new City Council member in Kenyon.

by Bob Collins

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November 20, 2018 2:34 AM

There’s no escaping the distracted driver

A sweet moment after last weekend's Minnesota Class A State Tournament semifinals was a sobbering reminder that the carnage caused by distracted drivers in Minnesota can be found just about anywhere these days.

by Bob Collins

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November 20, 2018 1:10 AM

Twins ball-chaser: mensch or monster?

For a little less than a week, Jason Gabbert was the most hated person in Minnesota sports, based on the Star Tribune's report of how the Minnesota Twins have banned him for a year for his aggressiveness in chasing foul balls in the nice seats behind the dugout.

by Bob Collins