August is full of distractions, from vacations to back-to-school plans to the Minnesota State Fair. Yet the month is traditionally one of the busiest when in comes to arena concerts in the metro. This year is no different, with a … Continued
St. Paul threw what was then its biggest party ever to mark the opening of Highland Park in August 1925. The seven-hour celebration, which boasted free barbecue and band concerts between speeches from local officials lauding the potential of the … Continued
For two weeks in June, I never saw the night sky. I did, however, see soaring mountains sinking into impossibly blue fjords, vast glaciers, historic urban centers, beautifully manicured gardens and too many waterfalls to count. A group of Pioneer … Continued
PELLE DRAGSTED: Danish author discusses his book “Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy.” Free. 7 p.m. Aug. 10, East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St., St. Paul. DAVID HOUSEWRIGHT: Award-winning Minnesotan discusses his most recent thrillers: “Them Bones” … Continued
The main political argument in the 20th century was over the size of government. On the left, people tried to use government to reduce inequality and offer an economic safety net. On the right, people tried to reduce taxes and … Continued
Today is Sunday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2025. There are 150 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 3, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, resulting in the … Continued