Two novels today that belong at the top of your TBR pile. One is a debut from a Minnesotan, the other from a Wisconsinite. Their characters live through dark times, but both end with hope. “Life, & Death, & Giants”: … Continued
Every one of us is unique and important, but at the same time, we’re a microscopic part of something that’s beyond comprehension. Our Earth, solar system, sun and billions of other stars, along with who knows how many other planets, … Continued
Art and music have always been more than entertainment. They are ways of remembering who we are, of finding meaning in what we have lived, and of healing together. In times of loss, grief, or change, art opens a door … Continued
As it turns out, Twitter is not the town square. Someone might want to alert American political leaders. In the era of social media, Democratic and Republican politicians have grown hyper-sensitive, and responsive, to activists who seemingly live their lives … Continued
Today is Sunday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2025. There are 80 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 12,1968, Mexican track and field athlete Enriqueta Basilio became the first woman to light the Olympic flame … Continued
One of the most unlikely — and utterly delightful — new pop stars filled Target Center to near-capacity Saturday night for the sort of performance rarely seen in the downtown Minneapolis basketball arena. Icelandic-Chinese singer/songwriter Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir — … Continued