When a state advisory committee associated with the U.S. Civil Rights Commission recently reviewed a strategic plan put forward by Minnesota Housing, the state financing arm for affordable housing, the Rev. Alfred Babington-Johnson was there to offer an earful. None … Continued
Roads first. Then bike lanes. Maybe I wish I knew who made the decision to turn the Twin Cities into the biking capital of the state, if not the country. The streets in both cities are a disaster, with sometimes … Continued
“Inside Out 2” delivers a fresh crop of emotions for Riley, the film’s 13-year-old protagonist, who begins the story at the cusp of puberty. Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy and Ennui join the core emotions from the original film: Joy, Anger, Fear, … Continued
Today is Sunday, July 7, the 189th day of 2024. There are 177 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Arizona Judge Sandra Day O’Connor to become … Continued
Here are two debut novels from talented Twin Cities-based authors and a new thriller from an award-winning Minnesota series writer. All perfect summer reading. (Courtesy of the author) “The Sirens of Soleil City”: by Sarah C. Johns (Random House, $18) … Continued
Late last month, a series of developments related to abortion underscored the maddening state of access in the U.S. — and the urgent need for President Joe Biden to update the way he talks about the issue before November’s presidential … Continued