LONDON — In the affluent neighborhood of Crouch End in London, a new business is attracting some attention. The storefront’s blue-and-white facade is airy and minimalist. Three polka-dot vases on plinths sit in the window. To the casual observer, the … Continued
OF NOTE Morgan Kennedy The Minnesota Vikings NFL franchise announced the hire of Morgan Kennedy as vice president of partnership activation, events & special projects. Kennedy most recently served as the chief marketing and growth officer for Minneapolis-based Atomic Data, … Continued
The Supreme Court recently made the worst ruling in its history when it gave presidents and former presidents absolute immunity from prosecution for “official acts,” throwing it back to lower courts to distinguish such acts from unofficial ones. Proponents of … Continued
Edward Lotterman It’s budget time in the Twin Cities. Mayors of both St. Paul and Minneapolis have released their plans for the coming year. Both contain substantial increases in both spending and the amounts levied in property taxes. These increases … Continued
Then & Now GRANDMA PAT, “formerly of rural Roberts, Wisconsin, now of St. Paul”: “I recently opened a box from my closet labeled ‘WWII Washington, D.C.’ My father had been transferred to D.C. by this newspaper to take charge of … Continued
A Finnish Blood Witch. A Hmong-American boy searching for his identity. An angry farmer contributing to generations of abuse. These three novels by Minnesotans offer a wide variety of emotions for readers. “The Reaping”: by Jess Lourey (Thomas & Mercer, … Continued