An author who’s jumped genres, three picture books from one writer, farming, shipwrecks and poetry are in the spotlight as we wind down books for late summer. “Despite Herself” by Jessie Chandler: (Bella Books, $17.95) (Courtesy of Bella Books) The … Continued
Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2025. There are 129 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida; the storm resulted in 65 deaths and caused more than … Continued
“You’re giving me Soundset vibes.” So said Slug to a crowd of 12,306 at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Saturday night. And that stood to reason, for the Minneapolis-reared rapper born Sean Daley – half of the duo, Atmosphere – was standing … Continued
CHICAGO — Mick Abel’s first pitch to Colson Montgomery missed badly, well wide of the zone. His second pitch to the Chicago White Sox shortstop was right over the heart of the zone. And Montgomery didn’t miss it, bashing a … Continued
CHICAGO — It was just over three weeks ago that the Twins’ front office went on a trading spree, shipping players north, south, east and west as they tried to reshape and retool a roster that had been underperforming for … Continued