National Banned Books Week begins Sunday and there couldn’t be a more important event as our country grapples with the constitutionally protected right of free speech, which includes the right to read. Presented by the American Library Association and the … Continued
Today we’ve got nonfiction about the four corners of Minnesota and a child’s-eye memoir of life in the foreign service, as well as a horrifying novel about an attack on the U.S. “Greater Minnesota“: by Patrick Hicks (Indiana University Press, $25) … Continued
On Monday night, we officially have our Harvest Moon for 2025, and it’s also our first of three Supermoons. I’m totally OK calling it a Harvest Moon but I’m far from being in love with the Supermoon moniker. I’ll defend … Continued
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult. Here’s one of the youth waiting for a mentor: Looking for a mentor: … Continued
Today is Sunday, Oct. 5, the 278th day of 2025. There are 87 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 5, 1989, a jury in Charlotte, North Carolina, convicted evangelist Jim Bakker of using his television show … Continued
Minnesota United got back to winning ways Saturday night in its final home game of the regular season with a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Loons left back Anthony Markanich and midfielder Joaquin Pereyra led the charge in what … Continued