Over the 25 years I’ve written this column, I’ve often marveled at the mind-boggling distances to many celestial objects. Astronomers don’t often use miles to express stellar and galactic distances because the numbers would quickly become unwieldy. Instead, light-years are … Continued
DULUTH — The number of male ruffed grouse heard drumming in April and May as part of their spring mating ritual was up again this year in the Northland, signaling a continued higher population, but a soggy June may have … Continued
It’s time for the little ones to slow down after the recent long holiday weekend with picture books that are fun and teach a few lessons, although the smalls won’t realize they are learning. (Courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers) “A Family … Continued
Hmmmmmmmm GRANDMA PAT, “formerly of rural Roberts, Wisconsin, now of St. Paul”: “I do not have to do any puzzles in my old age. There are enough as it is. “For instance: A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting … Continued
TAFFY BRODESSER-AKNER: Presents her novel “Long Island Compromise” in conversation with Julie Schumacher. 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, Shir Tikvah, 1360 W. Minnehaha Pkwy., Mpls., presented by Magers & Quinn. Ticketed event. Go to magersandquinn.com/events. GEORGIA CLOEPFIL: Writer and former … Continued