Two very different debut novels are today’s offerings. One is the story of women strikers in Detroit in the 1930s, the other a searing look at what bipolar disorder does to a woman’s life. (Courtesy of the author.) “Not Yet … Continued
In last week’s Skywatch, I described at least some of the celestial treasures waiting for you within the great constellation Orion the Hunter. You can have a lot of fun checking them out with even a small telescope or binoculars. … Continued
Apple Valley city officials will be asking the state to pitch in $40 million this legislative session for a water-treatment plant that would ensure what’s coming out of the tap is safe to drink for future generations. The project, which … Continued
Stillwater is known for hosting popular annual festivals, including Lumberjack Days, Stillwater Harvest Fest and the Rivertown Fall Art Festival. But those events have nothing on the World Snow Sculpting Championship, which starts Wednesday in downtown Stillwater. “It’s our biggest … Continued
In Russia’s public museums today, antiquarian statuary depicting naked Roman or Greek figures is condemned by the Kremlin as violating the country’s “deep moral traditions.” Sharing unauthorized information about Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine war is punishable by up to 15 years’ … Continued