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Sign of the times Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:53:53 +0000
So you’re a governor who has frequently been mentioned as being on the short list for the vice presidency. The price of gasoline is one of the key debates in the campaign. As part of your gubernatorial duties, you agree to help deliver a shipment of Coke products to a a Holiday store in [...]

Mailbag: Thoughts on moving over and merging from a driver named Paul Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:05:44 +0000
Roadguy received the following e-mail last week from alert reader Paul, who lives in Mounds View. I found it to be an interesting read, and if you have a few hours to check it out yourself, I’d be interested in your thoughts. There is an ad that’s been running on local television for the past week [...]

As modern science chips away at free will, will a better human being emerge? A U of M prof finds som Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:54:06 +0000
Do we freely choose the lives we live? Are our decisions about how we interact with others, perform our jobs, and distinguish between right and wrong really our own? Most ordinary folks would say yes. Or is free will a mirage? Is our behavior really determined by evolution, our environment, genetics and neuro-transmitters? Many academics and [...]

July 8, 1953: Jalopy thief foiled Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:40:12 +0000
John Skook would be about 71 now, presuming he didn't make a career of jumping into moving cars.

The McKinnie situation Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:17:23 +0000
Offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie isn’t likely to get closure on his latest legal problems before the Vikings report to training camp on July 23 and his status with the NFL also remains in limbo. When the latter situation will get resolved is anyone’s guess at this point. McKinnie had his criminal case continued again Friday during a hearing [...]

Single-game tickets to go on sale Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:51:29 +0000
As usual it’s going to cost extra if you want to buy single-game tickets to see the Vikings play host to the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 9. The Vikings announced that single-game tickets will go on sale July 9. If available, tickets for the Packers game only will be sold in a two-game mini-pack that will require fans [...]

Walz: “It’s Official” & Rolston sorta-update Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:12:23 +0000
As I reported in this story June 16, retired Wild center Wes Walz was named assistant coach in Tampa Bay today. New Lightning coach Barry Melrose made the announcement today at his news conference that Walz and Phoenix Coyotes assistant Rick Tocchet will be assistants in Tampa. The contract is signed, Walz just told me, and he’s [...]

Tuesday lineups: Twins/Padres Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:47:34 +0000
SAN DIEGO — The Twins have a six-game winning streak, but tonight, they’ll face reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, Jake Peavy, as they begin a three-game series against the Padres. Nick Punto is back from the disabled list, but he is not in the starting lineup. Updates to come… Update (7:55 p.m.): Manager Ron Gardenhire said he [...]

Rincon lands with a division foe Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:42:18 +0000
SAN DIEGO — After being released by the Twins last weekend, Juan Rincon today signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Indians. He will throw a bullpen session today at Progressive Field (the ballpark formerly known as Jacobs Field) and then report to Class AAA Buffalo. Cleveland has had bullpen issues all season, and they’re hoping Rincon [...]

The law of household economics: Windfalls go poof. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:25:21 +0000
I know you’ve been there. You get a windfall and as soon as it comes there’s an unexpected expense that swallows up the windfall. Karen Blumenthal at the Wall Street Journal had an entertaining piece today about what she calls The law of household economics. She says, perhaps that’s why the well-intentioned Americans who said [...]

What women think about money. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:12:32 +0000
Allianz Life released their second study on women and money today. While some of the Women Money and Power Phase II study findings are interesting, I can’t help but wonder: Would men have answered much differently? For example women who were surveyed answered the following regarding financial information: Information is overwhelming/too much/hard to sort through 44 percent Information [...]

Daily StylePointer: The Saras have it Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:00:43 +0000
I hadn’t visited Ensemble in a while–but I definitely made up for it with a two-hour store visit last week. I’m always impressed how frequently store owner Larissa switches up the lines she carries, but the clothes are always pretty, feminine and unlike any other boutique. My favorites: – Sara Campbell turquoise dress with the perfect [...]

Daily StylePointer: CorePower party + boutique bargains Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:00:36 +0000
While I’ve been known to enjoy an ashtanga class here and there, I haven’t been much of a yogi in recent years. That may soon change, thanks to the new CorePower Yoga in Edina. The shiny new space (under Q Cumbers) has a shiny new heated studio, shiny new lockers, shiny new spa rooms and a [...]

Like mother, like daughter Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:03:12 +0000
“You’re not a grown-up,” my 2-year-old says, gravely. “You’re a mama.” Hmmm. She’s right. I do seem to have regressed socially and intellectually since I had Kid No.1 four years ago. I no longer have the attention span to read anything over 100 pages. I yawn like a kitten if I’m still out after 10pm. And [...]

There goes the cilantro Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:33:08 +0000
How do I know it’s summer? My cilantro flowers. My spinach wilts. And my lettuces become unbearably bitter. Our cool, rainy spring brought salads a-plenty, but now it’s time to say buh-bye to my spring veggies — And hello to the splendors or summer. Tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, my seedlings are now established plants ready for [...]

New-Old Bimmer Moves Forward Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:46:35 +0000
(Real 507 nose.) I mentioned that the fabrication shop, Vescio’s Customizing and Restorations, is building my friend Bill a “tribute” BMW 507, arguably the company’s most beautiful car. The base vehicle is an MGA, but its front and rear ends will be modified to closely resemble the wonderful late-’50s German roadster. I love good fabrication! The MG [...]

The Brain You Save… Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:19:54 +0000
“Wise guys” usually means mafia members, at least in popular culture, but there’s another group this term applies to. It’s male motorcycle riders wearing baseball caps or with bear heads. “Wise guys” is a half-joking term–the outlaws branded this way in movies and court documents aren’t so wise. Neither is this group of male riders [...]

Overall home price is down 15.5% Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:10:03 GMT

Mother of autistic child puts priest on stand 06/25/2008 04:22:42 AM GMT
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. — A woman who says her autistic child should be allowed to attend church services put her priest on the stand during a hearing in Long Prairie.

Suspect fatally wounded in Morrison County standoff 06/25/2008 02:28:22 AM GMT
A Little Falls man who lost numerous legal battles with county commissioners over his now-closed adult entertainment businesses brandished a gun today during a county board meeting, held at least seven people hostage, and was fatally wounded as authorities rushed in.

Airline passenger rights bill introduced 06/25/2008 12:10:21 AM GMT
WASHINGTON — A new airline passengers' bill of rights has been introduced in the U.S. House.

Pawlenty names 3 to Minnesota Court of Appeals 06/24/2008 10:20:31 PM GMT
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has named three new judges to fill vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Cozy campouts are close at hand 06/24/2008 09:36:10 PM GMT

Beth Clifford could have traveled roughly 650 miles to western South Dakota for a weeklong biking and camping trip with her cycling club.

Shareholder wants new sleep number at Select Comfort 06/24/2008 09:20:56 PM GMT
A New York Hedge fund is calling for the ouster of Select Comfort Corp. chief executive Bill McLaughlin and a new course for the struggling Plymouth-based mattress-maker.

Bigger prize draws more entries for Minnesota Cup 06/24/2008 09:17:30 PM GMT
A doubling in the prize money for this year's Minnesota Cup competition for entrepreneurs appears to have drawn more interest, with the number of entrants up 69 percent over last year's total of 500.

Police pinpoint source of missing anchorwoman's diary 06/24/2008 08:49:56 PM GMT
MASON CITY, Iowa — Investigators said they have identified "the individual" they believe is responsible for sending a copy of a missing television anchor's diary to the Mason City newspaper.

St. Paul schools names new principals 06/24/2008 08:10:30 PM GMT
St. Paul Public Schools has added to its list of new principal appointees for 2008-09.

Delta, Northwest pilot negotiators agree on joint contract 06/24/2008 08:07:30 PM GMT
ATLANTA — Delta and Northwest pilot negotiators say they have a tentative agreement with Delta management on a joint contract to cover both pilot groups when the companies combine later this year.

Photo gallery: The day in photos 06/24/2008 07:21:16 PM GMT
The best Associated Press photos from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 -- from around the country and world.

Cleveland Indians sign former Minnesota Twins reliever Juan Rincon 06/24/2008 06:27:11 PM GMT
CLEVELAND —The Cleveland Indians signed former Twins reliever Juan Rincon and veteran infielder Tony Graffanino to minor league contracts Tuesday.

Minnesota Vikings: Single-game tickets go on sale Wednesday 06/24/2008 06:07:51 PM GMT
Single-game tickets for the 2008-09 Vikings' season will be available at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Gate B ticket booth at the Metrodome. The single-game tickets range from $30-$135.

Sheriff: Brothers' death in Hudson still a mystery 06/24/2008 06:07:40 PM GMT
HUDSON, Wis. — The St. Croix County sheriff said investigators still don't know what killed two brothers found dead in a rural village apartment a month ago.

St. Paul police: Pedestrians robbed nine times 06/24/2008 05:42:20 PM GMT
St. Paul police are warning the public today about a string of armed robberies in the city's Western District.

Olmsted County fair goes smoke-free 06/24/2008 05:26:20 PM GMT
ROCHESTER, Minn. — This year's Olmsted County Fair will be smoke-free — even in outdoor areas like the midway.

Bayport - Where family means firefighting 06/24/2008 02:09:42 PM GMT
A man named Worry was the first member of the Radke family to join the Bayport Fire Department. He signed on in 1955.

Man slain at St. Paul club likely was not target 06/24/2008 02:08:18 PM GMT
Keith Darvel Turnipseed Jr., who worked four jobs to support his five children, appears to have been in "the wrong place at the wrong time" when he was fatally shot in St. Paul on Sunday, his family and police said Monday.

Parents fight later school start times 06/24/2008 05:05:41 AM GMT
Parents upset with a schedule change in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district have organized a petition to ask school board members to reverse the decision.

Minneapolis / Man gets 25 years in wife's killing 06/24/2008 04:34:23 AM GMT
Kira Simonian's mother and father stood in a Hennepin County courtroom Monday and choked out their rage at the man who professed to love their daughter — but killed her instead.

Paper gets copy of Huisentruit journal 06/24/2008 04:34:22 AM GMT
The personal journal of a missing Mason City, Iowa, television anchorwoman was mailed to the local newspaper from an unknown source, and authorities are looking into the incident.

Half of senior deaths in falls due to brain injuries 06/24/2008 04:12:49 AM GMT
ATLANTA — The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a government study finds hitting their heads can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.

U.S. looks at opening diplomatic office in Iran 06/24/2008 03:15:42 AM GMT
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration is considering setting up a diplomatic outpost in Iran in what would mark a dramatic official U.S. return to the country nearly 30 years after the American Embassy was overrun and the two nations severed relations.

Report rips post-surge planning for Iraq 06/24/2008 03:15:41 AM GMT
WASHINGTON — The administration lacks an updated and comprehensive Iraq strategy to move beyond the 18 month surge of combat troops President Bush launched in January 2007 to curtail violence and build Iraqi democracy, government investigators said Monday.

Odysseus scholars put date to the Greek hero's return 06/24/2008 03:09:25 AM GMT
WASHINGTON — Using clues from star and sun positions mentioned by the ancient Greek poet Homer, scholars think they have determined the date when King Odysseus returned from the Trojan War and slaughtered a group of suitors who had been pressing his wife to marry one of them.

55 militants killed in weekend battle 06/24/2008 02:55:22 AM GMT
KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S.-led forces rained fire for two days on militants near Afghanistan's border with Pakistan, officials said Monday, killing about 55 insurgents. The battle in eastern Paktika province was the second in the past week to reportedly inflict major casualties on militants, whom Afghan officials insist are swarming in from Pakistan. Capt. Christian Patterson said no coalition troops died but declined to say if any were wounded.

Study finds faiths tolerant 06/24/2008 02:46:40 AM GMT
Although a majority of Americans say religion is very important to them, nearly three-quarters of them say they believe many faiths besides their own can lead to salvation, according to a survey by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.

The Campaign / McCain to offer car battery bounty 06/24/2008 02:46:39 AM GMT
FRESNO, Calif. — John McCain said Monday that the search for alternatives to the country's dependence on foreign oil is so urgent he's willing to throw money at it. McCain proposed a $300 million prize for whoever can develop a better automobile battery and $5,000 tax credits for consumers who buy new zero-emission vehicles. The latest proposal is in addition to his support for overturning the federal ban on offshore oil drilling. "In the quest for alternatives to oil, our government has thrown around enough money subsidizing special interests and excusing failure. From now on, we will encourage heroic efforts in engineering, and we will reward the greatest success," McCain said in a speech at Fresno State University.

Aide apologizes for saying terror attack would boost McCain 06/24/2008 02:45:10 AM GMT
A top adviser to Sen. John McCain said a terrorist attack in the United States would be a political benefit to the Republican nominee, a comment that was immediately disputed by the candidate and denounced by his Democratic rival.

High court nixes challenge to border wall 06/24/2008 02:45:10 AM GMT
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration's controversial fence along the Southwest border escaped a potentially devastating legal roadblock Monday as the Supreme Court rejected a constitutional challenge by environmental groups and more than a dozen members of Congress.

Coke fleet going hybrid 06/24/2008 05:29:20 PM GMT
Have a Coke and a hybrid? With a VIP-laden, marching band-accompanied, honor guard-greeted ceremony, Coco-Cola Enterprises today announced that it

Putting embarrassment in its place 06/25/2008 12:31:22 AM GMT
Last week, the Pioneer Press featured an article by John Campanelli with the headline: 'Truth? They dare.' Campanelli wrote that one of the terrible things about being a parent is 'like it or not, your young kids are going to embarrass you.' He noted that when kids are young we tolerate their socially unacceptable behavior, such as loudly commenting about Santa's bad breath while perched on his lap. Adults are typically empathetic (they've been there), and other kids are amused.

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