After hearing about Mayor Kay Halloran’s much-chronicled sleep apnea diagnosis this week, I wondered whether any famous people had the …
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After hearing about Mayor Kay Halloran’s much-chronicled sleep apnea diagnosis this week, I wondered whether any famous people had the …
Network World has the answer, and a slideshow. I can’t decide between the jewel-encrusted bras or the pair of Denmarks. …
I’ve figured out how to forge a compromise between bickering casinos, gambling expansionists and health advocates — create “Health Casino.” …
A month or two ago, while driving north on Edgewood Road approaching Blair’s Ferry, I first saw a sign for …
I wish “perfect storm” would blow, or dissipate or move harmlessly out to sea. There it was again this morning, …
So what if Sarah Palin called us “Grand Rapids?” I, for one, am big enough to cut her some slack. I’m also …
I noticed in this morning’s story about the latest developments in Agriprocessors’ legal woes that plant manager Sholom Rubashkin is being …
From the Minneapolis Strib: The Minnesota Twins have reached an agreement in principle on a 25-year partnership with Target Corp. …
Just got done watching The Register’s live video feed of Gov. Chet Culver’s noon news conference. Handy. Watch it again …
From the Chicago Trib, via the Associated Press: DES MOINE, Iowa – Gov. Chet Culver has virtually ruled out the …
Posted today, at Radio Iowa: Governor Chet Culver says it’s now less likely he’ll call a special legislative session to deal …
Agriprocessors execs are finally facing some music, thanks to a 9,311-count criminal complaint and affidavit filed by Attorney General Tom Miller today. …
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — I attended the last Iowa delegation breakfast this morning on the final day of the Republican National Convention. There …
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