If you’ve ever read a book that is super place-specific and then visited that area immediately after, you’ll know how I felt on a recent trip to Spokane, Washington. I’d recently read Jess Walter’s 2020 best seller, “The Cold Millions,” … Continued
NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Twins pitcher Chris Paddack went under the knife two years ago, he joined a club that no pitcher wants to be a part of — a group of players who have had Tommy John surgery … Continued
For the civilian in me, the one with a 50-year rap sheet of annual Oscar night viewership dating back to “The Sting,” Sunday’s Academy Awards went down nice and easy. Same goes for the critic me. We were both happy. … Continued
Linda Gassenheimer | Tribune News Service (TNS) When St. Patrick’s Day comes around, I start to think about an Irish-inspired dinner. Here’s a quick festive one that includes sausage, potatoes, eggs and the secret ingredient that brings out the flavors … Continued
In an effort further solidify their defense, the Vikings agreed to terms with edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel on Monday. A source confirmed the agreement to the Pioneer Press. It will be a 2-year, $20 million deal for Van Ginkel, … Continued
Amanda Hernández | (TNS) Stateline.org Legislators in a handful of states are offering bills to address the rise in the misuse of xylazine, a cheap animal sedative not intended for human consumption. Xylazine, or “tranq,” can induce blackouts and cause … Continued