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High five, low five, take five

Awards on a wall or trophies in a case really don’t mean a whole lot in life, but the admiration of a nephew, well, now that’s something. If I accomplish one thing in this life, it’s the "cool" auntie I … Continue reading

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A newspaper reporter’s Top 10

Each year, during the first full week of October, reporters and editors around the country celebrate National Newspaper Week. I use the word celebrate rather loosely. There is no party in the newsroom, no high-fives between co-workers and no gifts … Continue reading

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Go-Go Gomez and the Gang

My cell phone rang within a minute after Carlos Gomez slid across home plate and clinched the Central Division title for the Minnesota Twins after 12 back-and-forth, stressful innings of play Tuesday night. On the other end of the line … Continue reading

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A weekend at the Homer Dome

Ah, home sweet home … and Dome sweet Dome! Brother Kevin and I were both thankful to be under the big tarp of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Saturday and Sunday for what was to be the final two games … Continue reading

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Metrodome Memories

This weekend, Minnesota Twins fans from across the Upper Midwest will say so long to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. I imagine many of them are ready to start next season in the new outdoor stadium at Target Field. I’m … Continue reading

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