It’s been said that all good stories are about a transformation. And what’s happened to Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, “The Color Purple,” is indeed a very interesting transformation. This Pulitzer- and National Book Award-winning novel with a rare narrator’s voice … Continued
A few hours after a snowstorm landed in Minnesota on Sunday morning, the State Patrol reported dozens of car crashes including one fatality, 13 injury accidents, 116 vehicle spinouts and five jackknifed semi-trucks. Those numbers were current as of 4:30 … Continued
FORT MYERS, Fla. — For months last offseason, Ryan Jeffers would hit at home in North Carolina, send the video off to hitting coach David Popkins and then hop on a FaceTime with him later that night. The duo were … Continued
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins were already expecting to be without two of their top relievers to begin the season. Now, they’ll have to weather at least the beginning of the season without another bullpen arm who they figured … Continued
The Gophers men’s basketball team made significant progress this season. The U more than doubling its win total from nine to 19, and while picked to finish last in the Big Ten Conference, they were ninth in the 14-team league … Continued
OF NOTE Debra Hurston The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced it has issued a charter for Arise Community Credit Union, based in Minneapolis. It is the first new state-chartered credit union in 23 years and the state’s first Black-led credit union. Arise will … Continued