In 1978, Russian dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn gave a commencement address at Harvard, warning us about the loss of American self-confidence and will. “A decline in courage may be the most striking feature that an outside observer notices in the West … Continued
Amy Lindgren It’s been warm and dry all winter here in the northland, so this week’s rainy snowfall was needed. Even so, and as much as I love snow, I have to admit I would have been fine without this … Continued
Stay off your phone and put down that cheeseburger while you’re driving, state officials say, warning that distracted drivers will be the target of a law enforcement campaign during April. “Scrolling through social media on your cell phone. Unwrapping that … Continued
Kathy Cargill had me at McLaren, which distinguishes her from 99.99 percent of all other Minnesotans who are looking for their stolen Kias. McLarens are British super cars that can cost millions. Cargill collects them. Why, in this humble state, … Continued
Minnesota has just over 100 lakes and rivers considered prime for muskie fishing, and the state Department of Natural Resources wants your input on how to manage them. This week, the DNR started a yearlong process as fisheries staff rewrite … Continued
A boy was critically injured in a Friday night shooting and St. Paul police took a 13-year-old girl into custody. Police said they are investigating the circumstances of the shooting. Officers responded to a report of a person shot just … Continued