In the spring of 2007, I interviewed Václav Havel on a bench in the garden of Prague’s Czernin Palace. The playwright and former Czech president discussed his shifting views on the war in Iraq, the role of art in unfree … Continued
There is one surefire way to know when someone is trying to pull one over on you: If they’re promising something for nothing — whether it’s a tax cut that pays for itself or an investment strategy that offers a … Continued
Last week, I wrote about restaurant closures, which was necessary but sad. This week, let’s focus on what’s great in St. Paul restaurants — in particular, our three 2025 James Beard semifinalists! It had been a minute since I had … Continued
Since he began touting it on the campaign trail, the idea that President Donald Trump could enact “mass deportations”—totalling perhaps a million a year or more—has been criticized as a tall order. In his first term, Trump’s administration only carried … Continued
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their New Mexico home Wednesday, authorities said. Foul play is not suspected, however authorities did not release any details of the circumstances of their … Continued
Today is Thursday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2025. There are 307 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 27, 1933, Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, was gutted by fire; Chancellor Adolf Hitler, blaming communists, used … Continued